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.
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Taxonomy | |
Order | Passeriformes |
Family | Parulidae |
How to Identify
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.
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Characteristics
Length | 11โ13cm |
Weight | 5.7โ14.2g |
Wingspan | 17โ20cm |
Clutch Size | 4-5 eggs |
Incubation | 11-12 days |
Fledging | 9-11 days |
Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
This species can be observed in Tadoussac during the spring season.