About the MacGillivray's Warbler
MacGillivray's warbler is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is found from southeastern Alaska and western Canada to Panama.
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MacGillivray's warbler is 10 to 15 cm (3.9 to 5.9 in) long, weighs 9 to 13 g (0.32 to 0.46 oz), and has a wingspan of 19 cm (7.5 in). Adult males of the nominate subspecies have a mostly medium gray head and nape that often has a brownish or olive wash. They have darker gray to blackish lores and line through the eye and wide white crescents above and below the eye. Their back, rump, and uppertail coverts are yellowish olive-green. Their wings and tail are blackish brown with olive-green feather edges. Their throat and upper breast are medium gray, often with a brownish wash. Voice: The primary song of male MacGillivray's warbler is "6-8 syllables described as churry churry churry churry cheery cheery". Both sexes make calls, "a harsh chip note" and "a high-frequency chip". Males sing mostly at dawn and dusk, typically from a high perch.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Belize.
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mourning WarblerGeothlypis philadelphiaMourning warblers are small songbird with yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, a thin pointed bill and pink legs.
Kentucky WarblerGeothlypis formosaAdult Kentucky warblers are mostly an olive-green in color on their back and nape, and a brilliant yellow below from their throat to their belly.
Southern YellowthroatGeothlypis velataThe southern yellowthroat is 13 to 14.3 cm (5.1 to 5.6 in) long and weighs 11 to 17 g (0.39 to 0.60 oz).
Side by side: Common Yellowthroat vs MacGillivray's Warbler · MacGillivray's Warbler vs Mourning Warbler · Kentucky Warbler vs MacGillivray's Warbler
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