Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea), Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Maricopa County

This Prothonotary Warbler was discovered and photographed by Jacob Plant on 02 September 2012 around Pond 3 at the Gilbert Water Ranch. 

Prothonotary Warbler is a rare but annual transient in the state.

Note the bright yellow head and body, prominent black eye, plain blue gray wings and the white undertail coverts and large tail spots.

02 September 2012, photo by Jacob Plant

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