About the Kentucky Warbler
The Kentucky warbler is a small species of New World warbler. It is a sluggish and heavy warbler with a short tail, preferring to spend most of its time on or near the ground, except when singing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Geothlypis formosa |
| Species Codes | kenwar, KEWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kentucky Warbler belong to?
The Kentucky Warbler (Geothlypis formosa) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kentucky Warbler?
The Kentucky warbler is a small species of New World warbler. It is a sluggish and heavy warbler with a short tail, preferring to spend most of its time on or near the ground, except when singing....
Where can I report a Kentucky Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Kentucky Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kenwar, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Warblers 116 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
116
Species in Family
4,190
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