The Cape May Warbler occurs in mature to old growth coniferous or mixed forest near creeks, wetlands and lakes.
Yukon: Restricted to the southeast, as far west as Upper Liard.
North America: Ranges across southern boreal forest from north- eastern BC and southern NWT to the Maritimes and the north- eastern USA.
Global: Winters in West Indies and Central America.
Most plumages have yellow patch around the ear area, and a yellow or greenish rump. The breeding male’s chestnut cheek patch and bright yellow underparts striped with black are distinctive. The female is drabber with two thin white wing bars.
Animal | Bird |
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Bird | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
Color | black, grey, red, white, yellow |