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Wilson'S Warbler

cardellina pusilla

The Wilson's Warbler is a small, vibrant yellow bird that loves to sing! It flits around in the trees, making it fun to spot during springtime.

Habitat: Wilson's Warblers live in dense shrubs and forests, especially near water.

Appearance

The Wilson'S Warbler is a small, vibrant bird primarily bright yellow with olive-green wings and tail. Males are easily identified by a distinct glossy black cap on their head, while females have a duller or absent cap.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParulidaeGenusCardellina
Wilson'S Warbler
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Wilson'S Warbler

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

Snaps

14

Interesting facts

Only the male Wilson'S Warbler wears a bold black cap; females have a duller cap or none at all!

Their bright yellow feathers help them camouflage amongst sunlit leaves, making them tricky to find!

These tiny birds build their cup-shaped nests hidden low in dense shrubs, making them hard to spot!

They constantly flick their tails up and down, a unique behavior that helps identify them!

Special abilities

Ability

Aerial Acrobatics

Wilson'S Warbler can expertly catch tiny insects mid-air because of their quick, agile flight, helping them hunt food.

Ability

Stealthy Snatcher

Wilson'S Warbler has a small, pointed beak that helps them pluck tiny insects from leaves and branches with precision.

Ability

Migration Marathoner

Wilson'S Warbler can fly thousands of kilometers between breeding and wintering grounds, showing incredible endurance.

Measurements & details

Length
11-12 cm
Wingspan
14-17 cm
Weight
0.007-0.012 kg
Lifespan
2-8 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
4-6
Incubation
10-13 days
Migration Distance
5000 km

Diet & Feeding

These speedy birds mostly eat tiny insects and spiders, sometimes snacking on juicy berries.

Primary Foods

  • Caterpillars
  • Aphids
  • Flies
  • Spiders
  • Beetles
  • Small berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Golden WarblerLittle Yellow BirdYellow Warbler

Collections

Safety

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

No special safety notes yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Wilson'S Warbler?

The easiest way to identify Wilson'S Warbler is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Wilson'S Warbler?

11-12 cm

What is Wilson'S Warbler's wingspan?

14-17 cm

How much does Wilson'S Warbler weigh?

0.007-0.012 kg

How long does Wilson'S Warbler live?

2-8 years

How fast can Wilson'S Warbler move?

40 km/h

What does Wilson'S Warbler eat?

These speedy birds mostly eat tiny insects and spiders, sometimes snacking on juicy berries.

Where is Wilson'S Warbler usually found?

Wilson's Warblers live in dense shrubs and forests, especially near water.

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