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The Golden-cheeked Warbler, with its striking features and vibrant colors, is a sight to behold in Texas. The black line across its yellow face distinguishes it, while its slender bill sets it apart from vireos. Males sport a black back and crown, while females and young males exhibit green hues. The black throat and bib add to their majestic appearance. They are part of the diverse avian life in Texas and face threats from predators like snakes, squirrels, raccoons, and birds like cowbirds. Explore the beauty of these warblers through captivating photos by John Ingram.
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Golden-cheeked Warbler(Dendroica chrysoparia) Both sexes have a black line through each eye, across an otherwise immaculate yellow face. about 5 inches long Unlike those of vireos, warbler bills are slender, like forceps Older males have a black back and crown… Females and some young males have variable amounts of green on the back and crown… … and black on the throat …and a black “bib” Photos by John Ingram
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male Brown-headed Cowbird female Brown-headed Cowbird Known predators of nests and young: • Texas Rat Snakes • Eastern Fox Squirrels • Raccoons • Jays • Red Imported Fire Ants • Brown-headed Cowbird