Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea (Wilson, A, 1810)

Parulidae — New World Warblers

Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea is a New World warbler that breeds in se Canada and nc, ne USA and spends the nonbreeding season from Colombia to Peru. It is a long-distance migrant, moving between North America and the Andes. In the breeding season it uses hardwood forests, and in winter it is found in subtropical forest on the eastern side of the Andes. The species shows marked differences between the sexes, with adult males, females and young birds each having distinct plumage. It has two white wing bars and a thin, pointed bill.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Parulidae — New World Warblers
Breeding range
North America: se Canada and nc, ne USA
Nonbreeding range
Colombia to Peru
Cerulean Warbler
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