Blackburnian Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Parulidae

About

The Blackburnian warbler is a small New World warbler. They breed in eastern North America, from southern Canada, westwards to the southern Canadian Prairies, the Great Lakes region and New England, to North Carolina. They are migratory, wintering in southern Central America and South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe. The common name honors the English botanist Anna Blackburne.

Fun Fact

They breed in eastern North America, from southern Canada, westwards to the southern Canadian Prairies, the Great Lakes region and New England, to North Carolina.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range being in the southeastern portion of Canada's boreal forest.

Diet

Prey on nestlings and new fledglings, while a merlin was recorded killing a brooding adult female.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance