About the Lucy's Warbler
Lucy's warbler is a small New World warbler found in North America. This species ranges includes southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is one of only two warblers to nest in cavities.
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Lucy's warbler is the smallest species of New World warbler. It measures from 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 4.7 in) in length and can weigh from 5.1 to 7.9 g (0.18 to 0.28 oz), thus being slightly smaller even than the warblers formerly placed in the genus Parula. Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 49 to 61 mm (1.9 to 2.4 in), the tail is 33 to 41 mm (1.3 to 1.6 in), the bill is 7.8 to 9 mm (0.31 to 0.35 in) and the tarsus is 15 to 17.5 mm (0.59 to 0.69 in). It is rather undistinguished compared to other wood-warblers, being perhaps the palest species in its family.
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What the Lucy's Warbler sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Virginia's WarblerLeiothlypis virginiaeVirginia's warbler is a small bird, only 4 to 4+1⁄2 inches (100 to 110 mm) in length.
Colima WarblerLeiothlypis crissalisThe Colima warbler is a New World warbler.
Tennessee WarblerLeiothlypis peregrinaThe Tennessee warbler is 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long, has a 19.69 cm (7.75 in) wingspan, and weighs roughly 10 g (0.35 oz).
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