Virginia's Warbler

Vermivora virginiae

12 cm (5") Fairly common. Southwestern United States. Brushlands, pinyon-juniper woods - usually at elevations between 1800-2700 meters (6000-9000 ft.).

Male: gray head and back. Yellowish-green rump. White throat. Yellow wash on breast. Yellow undertail coverts. Bold white eye ring.

Female: duller.

Flicks tail.

Nests on ground.

Song: rapid thin notes "chlip-chlip-chlip-chlip-chlip".

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Credit: R.Fowler

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Virginia's Warbler distribution map
Virginia's Warbler distribution map