Yellow-breasted Chat
The Yellow-breasted Chat is the only member of the family Icteriidae. It was once a member of the New World warbler family, but in 2017, the American Ornithological Society moved it to its own family. Its placement is not definitively resolved.
I was not surprised to learn about the change in the classification of this bird. When I captured this image in 2017, it was still considered a member of the warbler family which I found odd, both on account of its size and its somewhat strange call.
Country United States
State Ohio
Location Otto Armleder Memorial Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Gender Male
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp06/14/2017 10:17:28
- CameraCanon EOS 60D
- Aperture7.1
- CreditRonald Zigler
- CopyrightRonald L. Zigler
- Focal Length600
- Iso800
- Shutter Speed1/160
That’s about the best picture of a Chat as I’ve seen – GreatBirdPic!
Thanks. If you’re ever in my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, this particular location is a great place to find Chats. They nest there.
Terrific picture!
Great shot and explanation of the classification. Thanks!