The Blackpoll Warbler makes one of the longest migrations of any songbird in the world, flying nonstop over the Atlantic Ocean from New England to South America — a journey of up to 1,864 miles in 72 hours. Before migration it nearly doubles its body weight by gorging on insects. The breeding male has a distinctive solid black cap that contrasts with white cheeks.
Best time to see a Blackpoll Warbler
The best time to see a Blackpoll Warbler is April–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,383 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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