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Virginia's Warbler

Leiothlypis virginiae

The Virginia's warbler, Leiothlypis virginiae, is a diminutive and charming bird, measuring a mere 4 to 4.5 inches in length. Its plumage is predominantly a soft gray, with a paler underbelly providing a gentle contrast. A distinctive white eye ring graces its face, while the rump and undertail coverts boast a splash of yellow. A yellow patch adorns the breast, and a partially concealed dark reddish crest adds a subtle flair. The female of the species is somewhat less vivid, with a more subdued yellow on the breast.

Identification Tips

When out in the field, one may confuse the Virginia's warbler with the elusive Colima warbler. However, the Virginia's warbler is the smaller of the two and can be distinguished by its more pronounced yellow rump and broader distribution. Unlike its rarer counterpart, the Virginia's warbler features a yellow breast patch, a key characteristic to look for during identification.

Habitat

The Virginia's warbler is most commonly found in dense oak and pinyon woodlands, as well as brushy streamside hills. It thrives at elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet, where it flits among the foliage in search of sustenance.

Distribution

During the summer months, this warbler graces the southwestern United States with its presence. As the seasons turn, it embarks on a migration to the warmer climes of Belize and makes stopovers on various Caribbean islands, including the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Behaviour

The Virginia's warbler is a ground-nesting bird, artfully concealing its nest among dead leaves and grass tufts at the base of shrubs or saplings. The nest itself is a meticulously crafted cup of moss, grass, bark strips, and roots.

Breeding

In the breeding season, the female Virginia's warbler lays a clutch of three to five eggs. These eggs are white and delicately speckled with fine brown markings. Both parents are known to attend to the young, though much of their nesting behavior remains shrouded in mystery.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List currently categorizes the Virginia's warbler as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species is not at immediate risk of decline.

In the voice of the natural world, we observe the Virginia's warbler with a sense of wonder and respect, mindful of the delicate balance that allows it to flourish.

Virginia's Warbler Sounds



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