| Tennessee Warbler Vermivora peregrina |
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| Some people describe this bird by saying that this is a very plain bird, but when this little bird flew from a tree into a very dense road side thicket right in front of our car , I would say that this birds color did light up the whole forest.. It could be the fact that green is my favorite color, no doubt about it, give me something with green in it and I am as contented as a baby with a lol-i-pop This little bird is definitely not plain, this one was as green as a forest morning. and as beautiful as a moon-lit night. I would say that this little bird was migranting through the state of Indiana that day we saw him. Despite the name, the Tennessee Warbler is only found briefly in that state during migration. Populations of Tennessee Warblers often fluctuate wildly, following cycles of high and low spruce budworm populations. Generally found high in forested areas during spring migration, lower during the fall migration. They eat primarily insects, especially in the summer. Will also eat nectar, berries, and occasionally seeds. Summers throughout much of Canada, portions of the extreme northern United States. Winters primarily in Central America Females are duller, with a less contrasted head and yellow-tinged under-parts. Non-breeding and young birds are similar to the female, with first-winter birds being particularly yellow below. The breeding habitat is coniferous or mixed woodland, especially Spruce. Tennessee Warblers nest on the ground, laying 4-7 eggs in a cup nest |
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