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Wilson's Warbler

Wilsonia pusilla

Description:

The Wilson's Warbler is a small passerine, ranging from 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) in length, with a wingspan of 14–17 cm (5.5–6.7 in) and a mass of 5–10 g (0.18–0.35 oz).[2] It has a plain green-brown back and yellow underparts. The male has a small black cap. Males of the western race W. p. chryseola are greener above and brighter than the eastern race.

Habitat:

willow patch

Notes:

Male Wilson's Warbler singing

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3 Comments

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 12 years ago

Ohhh, very pretty!!!

DonnaPomeroy
DonnaPomeroy 12 years ago

Thanks Susan. It's so nice to have these gorgeous birds back. Spring is here!

SusanEllison
SusanEllison 12 years ago

wow splendid shot

DonnaPomeroy
Spotted by
DonnaPomeroy

California, USA

Spotted on Apr 8, 2012
Submitted on Apr 9, 2012

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