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Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

The Nashville Warbler is a small, bright yellow bird that loves to sing. It can often be found hopping around in bushes and trees, looking for tasty insects to eat.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Nashville Warbler is a small songbird with an olive-green back and a bright yellow belly. Its gray head features a subtle rusty cap on males, distinguishing it from other warblers by its plain face and lack of wing bars.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParulidaeGenusLeiothlypis
Nashville Warbler
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Nashville Warbler

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Males often sing two distinct songs, one to claim territory and another to attract a mate!

Their tiny rusty cap on male's heads is often completely hidden by other feathers!

These birds migrate mainly at night, navigating by the stars to reach far-off places.

They sometimes hang upside down on branches to find hidden bugs that others miss.

Special abilities

Ability

Insect Hunter

Nashville Warbler can acrobatically snatch insects from leaves and air because of its quick flight and pointed beak.

Ability

Hidden Home Builder

Nashville Warbler has a camouflaged, cup-shaped nest built on the ground that protects its eggs from predators.

Ability

Migration Navigator

Nashville Warbler can travel thousands of kilometers using the Earth's magnetic field to accurately find its wintering grounds.

Measurements & details

Length
11-13 cm
Wingspan
17-19 cm
Weight
0.007-0.012 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
4-5
Incubation
11-12 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

This little bird mostly munches on various insects and spiders it finds in trees and bushes.

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Beetles
  • Flies
  • Plant lice

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 Nashville Warbler?

11-13 cm

What is Nashville Warbler's wingspan?

17-19 cm

How much does Nashville Warbler weigh?

0.007-0.012 kg

How long does Nashville Warbler live?

2-5 years

How fast can Nashville Warbler move?

40 km/h

What does Nashville Warbler eat?

This little bird mostly munches on various insects and spiders it finds in trees and bushes.

Where is Nashville Warbler usually found?

Forests

How does Nashville Warbler hunt?

Foraging

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