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ruffled appearance due to wet feathers distribution red streaks on underside
Plumage S(.xcs differ tí
Migration |>.irti.,| misant htack cheek
black throat
Central America as far south as
Family pAR„UDAK
Species Dfudroira townsendi
htack cheek
Towns end's Warbler black throat
A bird of coniferous forests. Townsend's Warbler is usually found high in the trees, where it forages actively for small insects. The male's black throat contrasts noticeably with the streaked, yellow throat of the female.
• NEST A cup nest of fine vegetation, lined with liner plant material, high in a conifer.
• DISTRIBUTION Breeds in W. Canada and W' USA Winters
Central America as far south as distribution Female Costa Rica.
Species l)e,¡droica fusca
Length 5 in(i3cm)
Blackburnian Warbler
This bird is usually seen in the treetops, where it feeds on insects. Breeding habitats range from spruce and fir forests to oak woodland. The wintering habitat is tropical forest. • nest a cup nest of twigs and grasses in a conifer.
• Distribution
Breeds in C. and S.E. Canada and E. USA. Winters from Costa r^3-- Rica as far south as Peru, and in the
West Indies. FEMALE
white wing, patch I
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