Tennessee Warbler

12 cm (5") Fairly common in aspen and spruce woods. Nests on ground across northern North America.

Stubby bird with a short tail. Resembles Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos but has a smaller thinner bill and a green back. Eyebrow stripe.

Male: gray crown and green back. White undertail coverts. Bold white eyebrow stripe. Only warbler with completely white underparts in spring.

Female and Immature: shows yellow or olive on underside.

Usually feeds in high branches.

Song: loud chips, more rapid at the end.

Credit: Laura Gooch

Tennessee Warbler distribution map

Tennessee Warbler winter distribution map

Vermivora peregrina