Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Habitat 3
Common in old growth White Spruce and mixed White Spruce, Trembling Aspen, and Balsam Poplar which have shrubby under-story, fallen and standing dead trees, and abundant woody debris.
Distribution 3
Yukon: Restricted to the La Biche and Beaver river valleys.
North America: Breeds across the boreal forest from Yukon to the
Atlantic Provinces and the northern part of the northeastern USA. Global: Winters in Panama, northern Colombia and Venezuela.
Distinguishing Features 3
Breeding male has a chestnut crown, throat and sides; black face, creamy patch at each side of neck, and two white wing bars. Female is duller.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Tom Benson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/40928097@N07/8754764295/
- (c) Carmelo López Abad, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carmelo López Abad
- (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
iNaturalist.ca Map
| Animal | Bird |
|---|---|
| Bird | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Color | black, brown, grey, white |
