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Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorus ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: PARULIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A small, drab, but elegantly marked bird of the eastern deciduous forests, the Worm-eating Warbler is often found on steep slopes with dense understory. True to its name, it feeds largely on caterpillars ("worms").

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Appearance

Warblers
Warblers
Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Small songbird.
  • Head and underparts buffy.
  • Black crown stripes and stripe through eye.

Immature Description

Immature like adult.

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    Worm-eating Warbler

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