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Common Yellowthroat song question - Vermont, USA (1 Viewer)

JohnnyRow

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In mid-Vermont just past back yard in thick brush adjoining forest.
This bird just arrived (or just started singing) early to mid May. I have not been able to see it in the thick brush since it only arrived just after the leaves fully out.
It's distinctive song sounds almost like a Common Yellowthroat "wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty, wich-i-ty" but I am used to hearing the Yellowthroat with the accent on the first syllable, and this has a strong accent on the 2nd syllable. I have heard the same thing in past years with the same accent also.
Is this likely just a slight variation of the Yellowthroat song, or is there another bird that better fits this song?
 
Hey Johnny - I think your bird may very well still be what you assumed it to be , a Common Yellow-throat. There is a lot of vocal variation in these guys. - Not to discount previous posts that is .;)
 
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