An Activity Guide About the Songbirds of British Columbia Family PARULIDAE: Wood Warblers

Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) FIELD MARKS The male Tennessee Warbler has a bluish-grey head with a white eye ring. The rest of his upperparts are olive-coloured and he has greyish-white underparts with no wing bars. The female has a yellowish tinge to the line over her eye and has a more olive coloured head. Approximate length: 12 cm FOOD This warbler forages in the outer parts of trees. It can often be seen hanging upside down to reach an insect. HABITAT In British Columbia, the Tennessee Warbler lives in deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests. NESTING Nests are usually built on the ground in bogs or on dry hillsides. Nests are made of grass stems and lined with dry grass and often moose hair. The female lays 4-7 white eggs with purple blotches. STATUS Stable.