Tennessee Warbler
NameTennessee Warbler
Common NameTennessee Warbler
Scientific NameOreothlypis peregrina
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsBreeding males have a gray cap, a prominent white supercilium, and an olive-green back. Their underparts are whitish, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. Females and immatures are duller, with a yellowish-green head, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts, often lacking the distinct supercilium. They lack wing bars or tail spots.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, accelerating series of high-pitched trills, often described as 'tic-tic-tic-tic-tic-tic-swee-swee-swee-swee-chip-chip-chip-chip.' Their call note is a sharp 'chip.'
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Canada and the northern United States, from Alaska east to Newfoundland. Winters from southern Mexico through Central America to northern South America, including parts of Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresgray cap (breeding male), white supercilium (breeding male), olive-green back, plain whitish underparts, no wing bars, no tail spots, small, slender bill
Description
A small, active New World warbler known for its relatively plain appearance. During the breeding season, males exhibit a distinctive gray cap and white supercilium, while females and immatures are duller. These birds are highly migratory, breeding in northern forests and wintering in Central and South America.
