Bird Description

Fairly common ground-dweller in s. deciduous woodland, usually in wet areas though tough to see. Tends to be a loner, its deep 'chup' note or song the best way of finding it. Its song is more like CAWR than other warblers but faster, a loud 'cheery cheery cheery.' This is often given from deceptively high up in trees. Typical of Oporonis, usually disappears quietly after discovery. ID: Fairly large with a bulky body, short tail, and small head. Pink legs. Bold yellow spectacles bordered by black really stand out. Black ear coverts extend down neck sides. Olive above and completely yellow bellow. Oporonis all have long yellow undertail coverts. All plumages similar. Ad ? averages more extensively black crown and ear coverts, 1st-yr ? the least.