Species BirdsMourning Warbler

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

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Illustration of Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia)

The Mourning Warbler is a small, secretive bird with a grayish body and a distinctive yellow belly. Its haunting song is often heard in dense underbrush.

Habitat
Prefers shrubby areas and dense thickets.
Diet
Feeds on insects and spiders.
How common
Uncommon

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