2013 Bonanza Bird #22: Blue-winged Warbler

Happy Monday! Our 2013 Birdorable Bonanza continues today with our new bird, the Blue-winged Warbler.

Birdorable Blue-winged Warbler

The Blue-winged Warbler is a lovely species of New World warbler that breeds across a range in eastern North America. They are migratory; winters are spent in the Caribbean and Central America.

Blue-winged Warbler
Blue-winged Warbler by Joseph F. Pescatore (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Blue-winged Warblers are closely related to Golden-winged Warblers. The two species often hybridize; offspring are called either "Brewster's Warbler" (who take after the Blue-winged parent) or "Lawrence's Warbler" (who more resemble the Golden-winged parent).

blue-winged warbler

Tomorrow we'll add a species of duck that faces a threat from a very close relative.

bonanza-2013-preview-23

Comments

Jays and Kestrels on September 14, 2013 at 8:01 PM wrote:
warble warble warble
Louise Warner on February 25, 2017 at 9:28 AM wrote:
some duck?
Louise Warner on February 25, 2017 at 9:29 AM wrote:
white headed duck!
Spurwing Plover on August 16, 2022 at 6:37 AM wrote:
They have out Comic Book titled Winged Hero's for All Birdkind involvrs Snowy Owl,golden Eagle,Peragrine Falcon,,Hummingbird whos main job is to keep the small Birds(Warblers)from being atrracked into the Lights of NYC but a House Sparrow,and Starling and a Pigeon get involved

Leave a comment

Comments with links or HTML will be deleted. Your comment will be published pending approval.
Your email address will not be published

2013 Bonanza Bird #15: Buff-bellied Hummingbird

A little jewel joins Birdorable today! Today's Bonanza bird is the Buff-bellied Hummingbird, bringing our total number of hummers to five. Buff-bellied Hummingbirds breed in eastern parts of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula. Their northernmost breeding range extends into the...

A Closer Look at the African Firefinch: Sub-Saharan Africa's Finchy Jewel

Today, we're delighted to introduce a new addition to our collection: the African Firefinch, a species of finch that boasts a widespread presence across the diverse habitats of sub-Saharan Africa. This charming bird is a wonderful example of the rich avian...

Our 600th Birdorable: The Tawny Owl

Today we've added our 600th Birdorable bird: the Tawny Owl! The Tawny Owl is the most widespread species of owl across Europe. Tawny Owls are also found in western parts of Asia and northern Africa. Tawny Owls are recognized...

Big Year Excitement!

Do you know what all of the birds in this picture have in common? Left to right: Rufous-necked Wood-Rail; Eurasian Wigeon; Red Knot; Barrow's Goldeneye; Anna's Hummingbird; and Bar-tailed Godwit. You're not likely...