Warblers of Southern Arizona: Townsend's Warbler

Continuing my series on Warblers of Southern Arizona, in alphabetical order, next up:

Townsend's Warbler

Distinctive Identification Marks:  high contrast yellow face with black mask; yellow undereye arc; variable black throat bordered by yellow; side streaking; yellow breast and white belly; dark olive green back; white wing bars; 

Frequency: Common

Season: Spring and Fall with some year round

Range: Western United States and Canada

Habitat:

Tree Tops

Mid Tree

Mature coniferous forests

Those that stay in winter come down to lower elevations in riparian areas

Nesting:
Nests in coniferous trees well concealed by foliage; open cup of bark, pine needles, and small twigs.

Feeding Behavior:

Gleaning: perched bird takes prey from branch

General Behavior:

Very active; constant movement

Where to Find: Mount Lemmon, Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains 

Chance of Finding:  80% in the areas mention above during Spring and Fall months.