Golden-winged Warbler

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera), Sheeps Crossing, Apache County

This Golden-winged Warbler was found by Melody Kehl et al. and photographed by Nan Perkins and Lynne Schaffer on 03 September 2015

Golden-winged Warbler has declined throughout its range, apparently due to general habitat loss and to losing out in competition with Blue-winged Warbler. Golden-winged Warbler was a regular vagrant to the state during the 1990's, but perhaps due to its general decline, it has been much less frequent since then.

Small grayish warbler, white below with black auriculars and throat. Yellow crown, wing panel, and tertial edgings. The relatively limited yellow throughout and black on the face indicate a male.

03 September 2015, photo by Nan Perkins

03 September 2015, photo by Lynne Schaffer