Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

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About the Blackpoll Warbler

A small migratory warbler with black-and-white breeding plumage, famous for one of the longest nonstop migrations of any songbird.

Fun Facts

  • Blackpoll Warblers can fly nonstop over the Atlantic Ocean during migration.
  • Despite their tiny size, they travel thousands of miles between North America and South America.
  • Males have a black cap and streaked sides during breeding season.
  • In fall, they change into greenish plumage that looks very different from their spring appearance.