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Townsend's Warbler Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    A small songbird, slender-bodied like many other warblers, with a short, fine bill and moderately long tail.

    Relative Size

    Larger than a Golden-crowned Kinglet, smaller than a Song Sparrow.

    Relative Sizesparrow or smallersparrow-sized or smaller

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes
      • Length: 4.7-5.0 in (12-12.7 cm)
      • Weight: 0.3-0.4 oz (7.3-10.4 g)
      • Wingspan: 7.5-8.3 in (19-21 cm)