Bay-breasted
WarblerBay-Breasted Warbler -- South Dakota Birds
| Length: 5.5 inches | Wingspan: 8.5 inches | Seasonality: Migrant |
| ID Keys: Rusty sides and throat, chestnut crown, black face, buff patch on sides of neck, 2 white wing-bars. | ||
Bay-breasted
Warbler
Dendroica castanea
Bay-breasted warblers summer in conifer forests of Canada and the northeastern U.S. Populations of this warbler can vary dramatically, often rising during outbreaks of conifer forest pests, especially spruce budworm. Winter plumage is dramatically different than the colorful summer plumage (photo to the right).
Habitat: Can be found in a wide variety of forest/woodland habitats during migration. During the summer breeding season, they strongly prefer spruce or fir forest stands, but will use other types of tree as well.
Diet: Primarily insects during breeding. Will also eat berries, especially during the winter or cold snaps.
Breeding: Non-breeder in South Dakota.
Song: Bay-Breasted Warbler Song
Migrations: Summers primarily in Canada, parts of the Northeastern U.S. Winters in Central and South America.
Similar Species: Chestnut-sided Warbler. Similar to many other warblers in fall and winter plumage.
Status: Generally stable, with periodic fluctuations.
Further Information: 1) Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Bay-breasted Warbler
2) Cornell University's "All About Birds - Bay-breasted Warbler"
3) eNature.com: Bay-breasted Warbler
Photo Information: May 23rd, 2004 -- Pierre -- Doug Backlund
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| South Dakota Status: Rare spring and uncommon fall migrant in the eastern part of the state, accidental in the west. |
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This page was last edited on 02/03/08
