About the Golden-winged Warbler
The golden-winged warbler is a small migratory insectivorous bird in the New World warbler family Parulidae. It breeds in southeastern and south-central Canada and in the Appalachian Mountains in the northeastern to north-central United States. The majority (~70%) of the global population breeds in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Manitoba. Golden-winged warbler populations are slowly expanding northwards but are generally declining across its range. This is most likely as a result of habitat loss and competition/interbreeding with the very closely related blue-winged warbler, Vermivora cyanoptera, albeit the latter point has been debated. Populations are now restricted to two regions: the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Vermivora chrysoptera |
| Species Codes | gowwar, GWWA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-winged Warbler belong to?
The Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Golden-winged Warbler?
The Golden-winged Warbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Golden-winged Warbler?
The golden-winged warbler is a small migratory insectivorous bird in the New World warbler family Parulidae. It breeds in southeastern and south-central Canada and in the Appalachian Mountains in the northeastern to north-central United States. The majority (~70%) of the global population breeds in ...
Where can I report a Golden-winged Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-winged Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gowwar, or on iNaturalist.