Bachman's Warbler

Vermivora bachmanii

12 cm (5") Rarest warbler if not extinct. Southeastern United States swamps, lowlands. Last sightings were in Southern Carolina (I'on swamp).

Resembles Hooded Warbler. Male has a black cap and breast. Yellow forehead and chin. Yellow belly. White undertail coverts. Female is duller.

Song: distinctive series of buzzes on one pitch; similar to Northern Parula's.

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Bachman's Warbler distribution map
Bachman's Warbler distribution map