Bay-breasted Warbler — Setophaga castanea
| Order | Passeriformes |
|---|---|
| Family | Parulidae |
| Genus | Setophaga |
| Species | castanea |
The male has a distinctive chestnut crown, throat and flanks. It has two bold white wing bars and a black face mask. The female is olive-yellow above with light chestnut markings on its chest and flank. This species is a late spring migrant (mid to late May in Virginia) and nests in coniferous forests in Canada. It moves slowly about in search of food and occasionally pumps its tail.
Birds of the Arboretum
Field Sparrow
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Fox Sparrow
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Golden-Crowned Kinglet
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Gray-cheeked Thrush
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