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Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

The Cape May Warbler is a small, colorful bird that loves to sing! It has bright yellow and green feathers and can be found flitting around trees in search of tasty insects.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Cape May Warbler male has a distinctive chestnut cheek patch, a vibrant yellow throat and breast with heavy black streaks, and bright olive-green upperparts. Two white wing bars contrast with dark wings, making it easily identifiable.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParulidaeGenusSetophaga
Cape May Warbler
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Cape May Warbler

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

During their incredible migration, these small birds can fly for hours across vast stretches of open ocean!

One of the few warblers that regularly sips nectar, behaving almost like a tiny hummingbird!

The Cape May Warbler is sometimes called 'Spruce Budworm Warbler' because they love to eat this specific insect.

They get their scientific name, *tigrina*, because their bold, streaky chest resembles a tiger's stripes!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Guzzler

Cape May Warbler has a special tubular tongue that helps them sip nectar from flowers like a tiny straw.

Ability

Upside-Down Forager

Cape May Warbler can hang upside down on branches to find hidden insects because of its agile feet.

Ability

Migration Master

Cape May Warbler can fly thousands of kilometers between its breeding and wintering grounds, showing incredible endurance.

Measurements & details

Length
11-13 cm
Wingspan
19-22 cm
Weight
0.008-0.015 kg
Lifespan
3-8 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
4-9
Incubation
10-13 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

Primarily eats insects like caterpillars and spiders, but also sips sweet flower nectar and enjoys berries.

Primary Foods

  • Spruce budworms
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Flower nectar
  • Berries
  • Aphids

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Cape May Warbler?

11-13 cm

What is Cape May Warbler's wingspan?

19-22 cm

How much does Cape May Warbler weigh?

0.008-0.015 kg

How long does Cape May Warbler live?

3-8 years

How fast can Cape May Warbler move?

40 km/h

What does Cape May Warbler eat?

Primarily eats insects like caterpillars and spiders, but also sips sweet flower nectar and enjoys berries.

Where is Cape May Warbler usually found?

Forests

How does Cape May Warbler hunt?

Foraging

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