Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

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About the Tennessee Warbler

A small olive-green warbler with a sharp bill and active behavior, often seen moving quickly through trees during migration.

Fun Facts

  • Despite its name, it does not breed in Tennessee.
  • Tennessee Warblers are famous for feeding on spruce budworms in northern forests.
  • They migrate long distances between Canada and Central or South America.
  • Their thin, pointed bill is perfect for catching insects among leaves and branches.