Golden-winged Warbler - Vermivora chrysoptera

Length 5.1 in (13.0 cm)
Wingspan 7.5 in (19.1 cm)
Weight 0.3-0.4 oz (8.5-11.3 g)
Clutch Size 4-7
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened
Continents:NA, SA
     

The Golden-winged Warbler is also known as Brewster's Warbler. They mostly breed in the eastern U.S. and southern Canada, and winter from southern Mexico, to northern South America.

Sexes are somewhat similar but the female does not have the black throat and auricular of the male. Diet includes insects such as caterpillars, moths, and spiders.

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