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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….
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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