Wilson’s Warbler: Exploring the Delicate Beauty of Nature’s Yellow Songbird

Wilson’s Warbler (Cardellina pusilla)
  • Scientific Name: Cardellina pusilla 
  • Length: 3.9 to 4.7 inches
  • Weight: 0.2 to 0.3 ounces
  • Habitat: woodlands, forests
  • Where Found: Americas
  • Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Wilson’s warbler is from the family of New World Warblers known as the Parulidae.

These birds can only be found in the New World (the Americas), and the Wilson’s warbler is not an exception.

It occurs in countries like Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Its preferred habitats include woodlands and forests.

This bird has a green back, but the underneath is colored yellow. Both colors combine to give it a yellowish-green plumage.

Males come with a black crown patch which can sometimes be absent in females.

As an insectivore, Wilson’s warbler feeds on beetles, caterpillars, bees, and a couple of other insects.

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