Blackburnian Warbler

About the Blackburnian Warbler

A brilliantly colored warbler with a fiery orange throat, often found high in evergreen treetops during migration and breeding season.

Fun Facts

• Male Blackburnian Warblers have one of the brightest orange throats of any North American warbler.
• They prefer conifer forests, especially spruce and hemlock trees.
• Blackburnian Warblers often forage high in the canopy, making them tricky to photograph.
• Their thin, high-pitched song can be difficult for some people to hear.