Black-throated Green Warbler
A species of Setophaga Warblers Scientific name : Setophaga virens Genus : Setophaga Warblers
Black-throated Green Warbler, A species of Setophaga Warblers
Botanical name: Setophaga virens
Genus: Setophaga Warblers
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Description
The black-throated Green Warbler is a small songbird. It inhabits deciduous and coniferous forests, breeding in the northern parts of North America and wintering in Central America. Its diet consists mainly of insects and spiders. During the breeding season, males sing a series of clear and cheerful songs to attract mates. This species is known for its lively and energetic behavior, making it a joy to observe in the wild. With its distinctive black throat and bright green plumage, the Black-throated Green Warbler is a standout bird in the forest. 
Size
12 - 13 cm
Colors
Black
Green
Yellow
White
Life Expectancy
6 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Clutch Size
3 - 5 eggs
Incubation Period
1 brood
Number of Broods
12 days
Nestling Period
8 - 11 days
Feeding Habits
Black-throated Green Warbler's diet primarily consists of insects, with a strong preference for caterpillars gleaned from tree branches during breeding season. They also consume berries during migration and feed on cecropia tree buds in their wintering tropical habitats.
Habitat
Black-throated Green Warbler predominantly inhabits various forest ecosystems, primarily favoring areas abundant in coniferous trees. They exhibit a preference for higher elevations, thriving in cool temperate climates. Dense foliage, from conifer forests in the northwest to mixed hardwoods in the southern Appalachians and cypress swamps in the mid-Atlantic coast, represents their ideal breeding grounds. During winter, they seek the canopy layers of tall tropical forests.
Nest Behavior
Female black-throated Green Warblers are responsible for nest construction, which takes 4-8 days. Nesting habits include an undivulged egg-laying pattern and attentive parental care, ensuring the young are nurtured and protected throughout their development.
Nest Characteristics
Black-throated Green Warbler's nest is typically located 3-10 feet above ground near the trunk of a small tree or sapling, though variations exist. The small, cup-shaped structure is crafted from twigs, bark, spider silk, and lined with mosses, hair, and feathers. Completed nests measure about 3-4 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Small Hopper
Small Tube Feeder
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Behavior
Black-throated Green Warbler are known for their active arboreal lifestyle, predominantly hopping through the tree canopy and rarely soaring above it. They exhibit territorial aggression, particularly the males who energetically defend their space by attacking and chasing rivals, which can culminate in a unique fluttering, mothlike victory display. Typically, males sing from a conspicuous perch, their striking yellow heads visible against the foliage. These warblers practice seasonal monogamy and pair up until their offspring are independent. During their fall migration, black-throated Green Warbler often associate with mixed-species flocks, a behavior that continues in their wintering grounds where they join local tropical birds.
Distribution Area
The breeding habitat of the black-throated green warbler is coniferous and mixed forests in eastern North America and western Canada and cypress swamps on the southern Atlantic coast. These birds' nests are open cups, which are usually situated close to the trunk of a tree. These birds migrate to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and southern Florida. One destination is to the Petenes mangroves of the Yucatán. Some birds straggle as far as South America, with the southernmost couple of records coming from Ecuador.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Setophaga Warblers Species
Black-throated Green Warbler 
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