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MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

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Illustration of MacGillivray's Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei)

MacGillivray's Warbler is a small songbird with a gray head, yellow underparts, and olive-green back. This warbler is known for its distinctive 'chick-burr' call, often heard during the breeding season.

Habitat
Inhabits dense underbrush near water sources.
Diet
Primarily consumes insects and some plant material.
How common
Uncommon

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