Habitat ⁴

The Cape May Warbler occurs in mature to old growth coniferous or mixed forest near creeks, wetlands and lakes.

Distribution ⁴

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.

Distinguishing Features ⁴

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.

Report Sightings: During breeding season (June - July) ⁴

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Dominic Sherony, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/9765210@N03/3203467113/
2. (c) Ron Knight, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/sussexbirder/8082773859/
3. (c) Laura Gooch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/lgooch/6235681598/
4. (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNaturalist.ca taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• CalPhotos
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• VertNet
• Xeno-canto

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