Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens)

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas

	General Description: Yellow-breasted Chats (Icteria virens) are the largest North American warbler. They are sexually monomorphic. The head and back are dark, the breast is bright yellow, and the belly is white. There is a bold white eyebrow line with a broken eyering. Favored Habitat: Wet areas with shrubs.
	Where to Find: This is an uncommon species, so don't expect to find them around Las Vegas, but keep an eye out for them at Corn Creek, Floyd Lamb State Park, Willow Springs, and the Henderson BVP. Comments:
	Yellow-breasted Chat showing yellow breast, white belly, and white on the face.
	Yellow-breasted Chat showing bright breeding colors at Corn Creek.

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