Physical 

Common yellowthroats are small birds with rounded features, including the head and tail. They are 4-5 inches (11-13 cm) long with a 6-7.5 inch (15-19 cm) wingspan. The common name of this species can be attributed to the yellow throat patch seen on both males and females. Males also have black and white coloration on their face while females have brown coloration on the red of their body.

Habitat

This species inhabits densely vegetated habitats such as forests and wetlands. This level of vegetation is typically found in areas nearby water and is used for both foraging, hiding, and nesting.

Feeding 

Common yellowthroats feed predominantly on insects that they find within vegetation and on the ground. They will also eat grains of sand or small pebbles to aid in digestion.