the rote leaf warbler is a small species of warbler found on the dry monsoon island of rote, an indonesian island, only discovered in 2018. the bird has a distinctly shaped long and curved bill, presumed to be an adaptation to life on the dry, mainly forest-less island. the rote leaf-warbler is similar to other species on the island, but was noticed by scientists due to its unusual color and shape.
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the blackburnian warbler is a small member of the warbler family with a distinct yellow and orange head and neck. the blackburnian warbler is found from southern canada to the upper eastern portion of the united states. they have a wintering range in central & south america. they feed primarily on insects; one study found them to make up 98% of the blackburnian warbler’s diet.
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the cerulean warbler is native to the eastern portion of the united states, with a wintering range in south america. these small warblers feed off of insects and fruit, mainly catching insects in flight. they are currently considered ‘vulnerable’ by the iucn, as they are the fastest declining warbler species; habitat loss has taken a huge toll on their population, which has plummeted in recent years.
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the hooded warbler is a migratory songbird, with a breeding range throughout the united states and parts of canada, and a winter range in central america. like other warblers, the hooded warbler feeds off of insects, either by finding them in foliage or catching them from the air. females are partially greenish and lack the black ‘hood’ of the male.
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