Palm Warbler
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Setophaga palmarum
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Description: |
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A small bird measuring up to 6 inches in length. Olive-drab, streaked, with bright olive rump, and bright yellow undertail coverts. Under parts vary from yellow to whitish buff. Adults in spring have a rufous cap. |
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Breeds in northern Noth America and winters in the southeastern North america, Central America, and the West Indies. |
Distribution and Abundance in Florida: |
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Habitat(s): |
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Open places, especially weedy fields and the borders of marshes. |
Reproduction: |
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4 or 5 brown-speckeled white eggs are laid in a grass nest placed on the ground in a grass clump, often at the base of a small tree or bush. |
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Food: |
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This species feeds on insects and fruit. |
Comments: |
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Can be found in South Florida during the winter months only. This species has a distinctive habit of wagging its tail. |
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