Connecticut Warbler
NameConnecticut Warbler
Common NameConnecticut Warbler
Scientific NameOporornis agilis
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a complete gray hood covering the head and throat, contrasting sharply with bright yellow underparts and an olive-green back. They possess a prominent white eye-ring. Females and immatures have a duller, often brownish-gray head and throat, but retain the yellow belly and olive back.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a loud, ringing 'wichety-wichety-wichety-wit' or 'free-cheer, free-cheer, free-cheer, free-cheer' repeated several times. The call note is a sharp 'chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central Canada and the north-central United States, primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. It migrates through the eastern United States to winter in northern South America, mainly in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying Featurescomplete gray hood (male), bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, prominent white eye-ring, secretive ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Connecticut Warbler is a secretive New World warbler known for its distinctive gray hood and bright yellow underparts. It primarily forages on the ground in dense undergrowth, making it challenging to observe.
