The Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) is a rare and understudied Neotropical migratory wood-warbler that breeds throughout North America’s southern boreal forest. In most songbirds, vocalizations, in the form of simple to intricate songs, are the principal mode of the signal exchange. Quick Overview: Oporornis Agilis – Connecticut WarblerBody size: Around 5.5 in (14 cm) and […]
Leiothlypis Ruficapilla – Nashville Warbler
The Nashville warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) is a tiny songbird of the New World warbler family that is distributed throughout North and Central America. The species was named after Alexander Wilson, who first spotted it in Nashville in 1811 and went on to identify it. Nashville Warblers have been observed nesting with porcupine quills. Quick Overview: […]
Leiothlypis Luciae – Lucy’s Warbler
The Lucy’s warbler (Leiothlypis luciae) is a little New World warbler that is widespread throughout North America. The southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico are part of this species’ range. Only two warbler species nest in cavities. Quick Overview: Leiothlypis Luciae – Lucy’s WarblerBody size: Around 4.25 in (11 cm) and a weight of 6 […]
Leiothlypis Celata – Orange-Crowned Warbler
Orange-crowned warbler (Leiothlypis celata) is a tiny songbird in the warbler family found in the New World. This species is frequently plentiful in proper habitat, and in certain locations may be the most prolific breeding paruline. Quick Overview: Leiothlypis Celata – Orange-Crowned WarblerBody size: Around 4.75-5 in (12-13 cm) and a weight of 9 g […]
Leiothlypis Peregrina – Tennessee Warblers
Tennessee warblers (Leiothlypis peregrina) breed in eastern North America and spend the winter in southern Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. The specific epithet peregrina comes from the Latin peregrinus, which means “wanderer.” Quick Overview: Leiothlypis Peregrina – Tennessee WarblersBody size: Around 4.75 in (12 cm) and a weight of 11 g (0.4 […]
Protonotaria Citrea – Prothonotary Warbler
The prothonotary warbler, Protonotaria citrea is a tiny warbler species native to the New World. It is the genus Protonotaria’s sole representative. Quick Overview: Protonotaria Citrea – Prothonotary WarblerBody size: Around 5.25 in (13 cm) and a weight of 14 g (.5 oz) Main colors: Olive-Green, Blue-Gray, Yellow, White, BlackRange: Eastern United StatesMigratory Bird: Yes […]
Vermivora Cyanoptera – Blue-Winged Warblers
Blue-winged warblers, Vermivora Cyanoptera are a reasonably common warbler in the New World. It is expanding its range northward, displacing the closely related golden-winged warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera. The blue-winged warbler was one of the several species documented by Carl Linnaeus in his 18th-century work Systema Naturae, however, its scientific name has changed multiple times. Quick […]
Mniotilta Varia – Black-And-White Warbler
The black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia) is a New World warbler species that is the sole representative of the genus Mniotilta. It is understudied in comparison to other New World warblers. Quick Overview: Mniotilta Varia – Black-And-White WarblerBody size: Around 5 in (13 cm) and a weight of 11 g (0.4 oz). Main colors: Black, White […]
Vermivora Chrysoptera – Golden-Winged Warbler
The golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) is a species of warbler found in the New World. The Golden-winged Warbler, a critically endangered Neotropical migratory, is a little but magnificent songbird that breeds in eastern North America. This warbler nests in habitats with dense herbaceous cover and patches of shrubs, frequently near to a forest edge, and […]
Parkesia Noveboracensis – Northern Waterthrush
The northern waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) is a big New World warbler and a migratory songbird found in the Nearctic-Neotropical region. It breeds throughout Canada and the northern United States, including Alaska. Quick Overview: Parkesia Noveboracensis – Northern WaterthrushBody size: Around 5.75 in (15 cm) and a weight of 23 g (0.8 oz). Main colors: Brown, […]