Definition

Noun: 1. A small North American warbler (songbird) of the genus Geothlypis, characterized by olive-colored upperparts and a distinctive yellow patch on its breast and throat, especially prominent in males.

Usage Examples

• The yellowthroat is a common but secretive bird found in marshes and wet thickets.
• Birdwatchers were excited to spot a male common yellowthroat with its bold black mask.
• The song of the yellowthroat sounds like a rapid

Advanced Usage

• The term is most commonly used as part of the full names for specific species, such as the Common Yellowthroat (), the most widespread member of this group.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Yellowthroat (n): The specific name for the most frequently seen species of yellowthroat in North America.
• Masked Yellowthroat (n): A species found in South America.
• Yellow-throated (adj): A hyphenated adjective describing any bird or animal with a yellow throat, not exclusive to warblers (e.g., a yellow-throated warbler is a different species).

Synonyms

• Warbler (n): This is the general family name () for these small, often colorful, songbirds. "Yellowthroat" specifies a particular genus within this family.

Different Meanings

• The word yellowthroat has only one primary meaning in modern English, referring specifically to these birds. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. small olive-colored American warblers with yellow breast and throat