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Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia)
FIELD MARKS
The Yellow Warbler is one of the most widely distributed warblers. The
male is mostly yellow, with some yellowish-green. His wings are darker,
with yellow edges and his breast is stripped with chestnut. The female
looks similar but she has more greenish upperparts and few or no chestnut
stripes. Approximate length: 12 cm
FOOD
Almost entirely feeds on insects, mostly caterpillars,
but also some spiders and berries.
HABITAT
The Yellow Warbler prefers moist environments in bushes, around swamp
edges, streams and gardens. It can also be found around drier, second-growth
woods and orchards.
NESTING
Their nests are often easy to find in upright forks in shrubs and small
trees. Nests are made of weeds, bark, grass and sometimes cotton wool
and lined with plant down and fur. The female lays 3-6 greenish- white
eggs that are spotted in various colours including brown, olive and grey.
STATUS
Stable. Less vulnerable to loss of habitat because it favours second-growth
and forest edges.
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