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Lucy's Warbler

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Revision as of 19:01, 23 July 2008

Vermivora luciae

Photo by Lisa W
Photo taken: Hereford, Arizona

Photo by Nomdeploom
Location: Mesquite Springs, Death Valley, CA, USA

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
6 External Links

Identification

4.25 inches. The smallest wood warbler. Pale gray upperparts, rust-brown crown and rump, and white underparts. Eye ring is white. Wings are plain gray. Female is smaller and lacks brown cap.

Distribution

Southwestern United States from southeastern California, southern Nevada and Utah; most of Arizona; and southwestern New Mexico and Texas; and northwestern Mexico. Vagrant to coastal California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana. Winters in western Mexico.

Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species.

Habitat

Shrubby and canyon areas in deserts and foothills

Behaviour

Nests in woodpecker holes, abandoned Verdin nests, and sometimes in other types of holes. Occasional cowbird host. Diet includes caterpillars, beetles, and leafhoppers.