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Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

The Tennessee Warbler is a small, colorful bird that loves to sing! It flits around in trees and bushes, looking for tasty insects to eat. These birds are known for their beautiful songs that can brighten up any day.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Tennessee Warbler is a small, plain songbird with an olive-green back and a white or yellowish-white underside. Breeding males have a distinctive gray head with a faint dark line through the eye, lacking wing bars or streaking. Females and immatures are duller with more yellowish tones, making them appear even plainer.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParulidaeGenusLeiothlypis
Tennessee Warbler
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Tennessee Warbler

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its name, it barely stops in Tennessee, mostly just flies through during migration!

Its population once soared because of outbreaks of tiny caterpillars, providing abundant food!

These tiny birds are such insect-eating machines they can gobble half their body weight daily!

They have a super useful thin, pointed beak perfect for picking tiny insects off leaves!

Special abilities

Ability

Migration Master

Tennessee Warbler can travel thousands of kilometers twice a year because of its strong flight muscles and incredible navigational skills.

Ability

Pest Patrol Pro

Tennessee Warbler eats vast numbers of tiny insects, which helps protect trees and plants from damaging outbreaks.

Ability

Nectar Nosh

Tennessee Warbler can switch from eating insects to sweet flower nectar when needed, ensuring it finds food year-round.

Measurements & details

Length
11-13 cm
Wingspan
18-21 cm
Weight
0.008-0.013 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
4-6
Incubation
10-12 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

These tiny birds eat mostly insects, but also enjoy sweet nectar from flowers!

Primary Foods

  • caterpillars
  • aphids
  • leaf beetles
  • nectar
  • small berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch or catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Tennessee Warbler?

11-13 cm

What is Tennessee Warbler's wingspan?

18-21 cm

How much does Tennessee Warbler weigh?

0.008-0.013 kg

How long does Tennessee Warbler live?

2-5 years

How fast can Tennessee Warbler move?

35 km/h

What does Tennessee Warbler eat?

These tiny birds eat mostly insects, but also enjoy sweet nectar from flowers!

Where is Tennessee Warbler usually found?

Forests

How does Tennessee Warbler hunt?

Foraging

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