Blue-winged Warbler
NameBlue-winged Warbler
Common NameBlue-winged Warbler
Scientific NameVermivora cyanoptera
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a bright yellow head and underparts, an olive-green back, and gray wings with two prominent white wing bars. A thin black line extends through the eye. Females are similar but often duller, especially on the head.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, buzzy, two-part sound often described as 'beee-bzzzz', with the second note lower in pitch and longer.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from the Great Plains eastward to New England and south to the Appalachian Mountains. Winters in Central America, primarily from southern Mexico to northern Colombia, and in the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow head and underparts, Olive-green back, Gray wings with two white wing bars, Thin black eye line, Slender, pointed bill
Description
The Blue-winged Warbler is a small, active songbird often found foraging in dense shrubbery. It is known for its bright yellow plumage and distinctive wing markings. This species is migratory, breeding in eastern North America and wintering in Central America.
