Continuing my series on Warblers of Southern Arizona, in alphabetical order, next up:
Virginia's Warbler
Distinctive Identification Marks: grayish back and head; complete white eyering; variable yellow breast; yellow base of tail; long thin gray tail; chestnut crown patch (seldom seen);
Frequency: Uncommon
Season: April to September
Range: Southwestern United States
Habitat:
Mid Tree
Lower Tree and Brush
Nesting:
Nests are well concealed and little is known; often on steep hillside
Feeding Behavior:
Nests are well concealed and little is known; often on steep hillside
Feeding Behavior:
Gleaning: perched bird takes prey from branch
General Behavior:
Hovering
Very active; constant movement
Where to Find: Mount Lemmon
Chance of Finding: usually in small numbers and uncommon makes it a difficult find; best chance is looking where recently reported. At best 10%.
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