About the Palm Warbler
The palm warbler is a small songbird in the New World warbler family.
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Measurements: Length: 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) Wingspan: 20–21 cm (7.9–8.3 in) Weight: 8.5–14.2 g (0.30–0.50 oz)
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What the Palm Warbler sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru.
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pine WarblerSetophaga pinusThese birds have white bellies, two white wing bars, dark legs and thin, relatively long pointed bills; they have yellowish 'spectacles' around their eyes.
Northern ParulaSetophaga americanaThe northern parula is one of the smaller North American migratory warblers, often being one of the smallest birds in a mixed feeding flock besides kinglets or gnatcatchers.
Black-throated Green WarblerSetophaga virensIt has an olive-green crown, a yellow face with olive markings, a thin pointed bill, white wing bars, an olive-green back and pale underparts with black streaks on the flanks.
Side by side: American Redstart vs Palm Warbler · Northern Parula vs Palm Warbler · Palm Warbler vs Pine Warbler · Ovenbird vs Palm Warbler · Black-throated Green Warbler vs Palm Warbler
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