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Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) - Tadoussac - 2018-05-23
Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) - 2018-05-23

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)

The Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) is a striking migratory bird known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive song. Found in the deciduous forests of southeastern Canada during summer and the Caribbean in winter, this species primarily feeds on insects, with a diet supplemented by berries and seeds in the colder months.

🇫🇷Paruline bleue
🇩🇪Blaurücken-Waldsänger
🇲🇽Reinita azulada
Taxonomy
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyParulidae

How to Identify

Males are easily identifiable due to their intense blue coloration on the back and black throat. Females, on the other hand, have an olive-green back with a light green throat, breast, and belly. The white stripe extending from above the eye to the beak is a distinctive feature for identification.

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Characteristics

Length13cm
Weight8.4-12.4g
Wingspan19-20cm
Clutch Size2-5 eggs
Incubation12-13 days
Fledging8-10 days
Sexual Maturity1-2 years
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

While searching for this beautiful bird, I observed the species only once during the spring migration in Tadoussac.