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Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

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Illustration of Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla)

The Wilson's Warbler is a small, bright yellow warbler with a beady black eye and, in males, a neat black cap. It actively flits through low vegetation and willows, often hovering to snatch insects from foliage. It is abundant along the Pacific Coast migration corridor and breeds from Alaska to the mountains of the Southwest.

Habitat
Willow thickets, alder shrubs, and wet forest edges
Diet
Insects, caterpillars, and spiders
How common
Common

Best time to see a Wilson's Warbler

The best time to see a Wilson's Warbler is March–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 20,436 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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