(Note that injuries are almost completely hidden
by feathers. To see explicit photos of the injuries
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This species is a member of the Wood-Warbler family, and related to the Yellow Warbler. Members of the Yellow-Rumped Warbler species are sometimes divided into two groups, the Myrtle Warbler and Audubon's Warbler. They are thought to be one of the most numerous of the eastern Warblers.

These small birds are especially fond of bayberries and the berries of the eastern myrtle bush, but they also consume many insects and some weed seeds. They build a cup-shaped nest in a bush or tree, often lining it with fine hairs and feathers. Yellow-Rumped Warblers winter in many U.S. states, and as far south as Panama.

This gentle adult male returned from migration only to be badly injured by an outdoor pet cat. He made a complete recovery after some rather intense treatment.