About the Blue-winged Warbler
The blue-winged warbler is a fairly common migratory New World warbler, 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighing 8.5 g (0.30 oz). It breeds in eastern North America in southern Ontario and the eastern United States and winters in southern Central America. Its breeding range is extending northwards, where it is replacing the very closely related golden-winged warbler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Vermivora cyanoptera |
| Species Codes | buwwar, BWWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-winged Warbler belong to?
The Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-winged Warbler?
The blue-winged warbler is a fairly common migratory New World warbler, 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long and weighing 8.5 g (0.30 oz). It breeds in eastern North America in southern Ontario and the eastern United States and winters in southern Central America. Its breeding range is extending northwards, where ...
Where can I report a Blue-winged Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-winged Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buwwar, or on iNaturalist.
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