The magnolia warbler (Setophaga magnolia) is a wood warbler species belonging to the Parulidae family. This is a little New World warbler. Quick Overview: Setophaga Magnolia – Magnolia WarblerBody size: Around 5 in (13 cm) and a weight of 9 g (0.3 oz) Main colors: Yellow, Black, Blue-Gray, White Range: Eastern United StatesMigratory Bird: YesBest […]
Setophaga Americana – Northern Parula
The northern parula (Setophaga americana) is a tiny warbler native to the New World. Breeding ranges from southern Canada to Florida in eastern North America. The northern parula is a tiny migratory warbler in North America, frequently being one of the smallest birds in a mixed feeding group alongside kinglets or gnatcatchers. Quick Overview: Setophaga […]
Setophaga Cerulea – Cerulean Warbler
The cerulean warbler (Setophaga cerulea) is a New World warbler that is a tiny songbird. Adult males have a black necklace across the breast and black streaks on the back and flanks, while their upperparts are pale cerulean blue and white. Females and young birds have greyer or greener upperparts, a faint stripe across the […]
Setophaga Tigrina – Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina (Cape May warbler) is a New World warbler species. It is found in northern North America, where it breeds. Its breeding range includes all of southern Canada, the Great Lakes region, and New England, with the exception of the westernmost sections of southern Canada, the Great Lakes region, and New England. It is […]
Setophaga Kirtlandii – Kirtland’s Warbler
Kirtland’s warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii), commonly known as the jack pine warbler, was named after Jared Potter Kirtland, an Ohio doctor and amateur naturalist. It was nearly extinct only 50 years ago, but it is now on the mend. Quick Overview: Setophaga Kirtlandii – Kirtland’s WarblerBody size: Around 4.5-5 in (11-13 cm) and a weight of […]
American Redstart – Setophaga Ruticilla
Setophaga ruticilla (American redstart) is a New World warbler. It has nothing to do with the Old World (common) redstart. Carl Linnaeus described the American redstart under the binomial name Motacilla ruticilla in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae in 1758. Quick Overview: American Redstart – Setophaga RuticillaBody size: Around 4.5-5.5 in (11-14 cm) […]
Setophaga Citrina – Hooded Warbler
A New World warbler is the hooded warbler (Setophaga citrina). According to recent genomic study, Wilsonia and Setophaga type species are closely related and should be united into the same genus. Because Setophaga takes precedence over Wilsonia, the hooded warbler would be renamed Setophaga citrina. Quick Overview: Setophaga Citrina – Hooded WarblerBody size: Around 4.5-5.5 […]
Geothlypis Formosa – Kentucky Warblers
Kentucky warblers (Geothlypis formosa) are a small New World warbler species. It is a lethargic and heavy warbler with a short tail that prefers to stay on or near the ground most of the time, except when singing. Quick Overview: Geothlypis Formosa – Kentucky WarblersBody size: Around 5.25 in (13 cm) and a weight of […]
Geothlypis Philadelphia – Mourning Warbler
The mourning warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) is a tiny warbler species found in the New World. Mourning warblers are found throughout eastern and central North America, as well as parts of Central America. They are neotropical migrants that prefer dense second-growth forest habitats. They are classified as Wood-warblers, a group of arboreal and terrestrial colorful passerines. […]
Geothlypis Tolmiei – MacGillivray’s Warbler
The MacGillivray’s warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei) is a warbler species found in the New World. These birds are lethargic and heavy warblers, preferring to stay on or on the ground most of the time, save when singing. Quick Overview: Geothlypis Tolmiei – MacGillivray’s WarblerBody size: Around 5.25 in (13 cm) and a weight of 11 g […]