Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla)

The Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) is a vibrant songbird known for its striking yellow breast and grey head, commonly found breeding in the dense shrubs of Southern Canada. During winter, it migrates to Southern Mexico, where it primarily feeds on insects, occasionally supplementing its diet with berries and nectar.

🇫🇷	Paruline à joues grises
🇩🇪	Rubinfleck-Waldsänger
🇲🇽	Reinita de Nashville

Taxonomy

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Parulidae

ID and Whereabouts

The Nashville Warbler is distinguished by its grey head adorned with a white eye ring, and its vibrant yellow breast and body. It features a thin, black bill.

This species can be observed in Tadoussac during the spring season.

Characteristics

Length	11–13cm
Weight	5.7–14.2g
Wingspan	17–20cm
Clutch Size	4-5 eggs
Incubation	11-12 days
Fledging	9-11 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year

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