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Tennessee Warbler Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    Small and stocky for a warbler, with a short tail and a thin and sharply pointed bill (markedly smaller and more pointed than a Red-eyed Vireo's bill).

    Relative Size

    Larger than a Golden-crowned Kinglet, slightly smaller than a Yellow-rumped Warbler.

    Relative Sizesparrow or smallersparrow-sized or smaller

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes
      • Length: 3.9-5.1 in (10-13 cm)
      • Weight: 0.3-0.3 oz (8-10 g)
      • Wingspan: 7.5-7.9 in (19-20 cm)

    Shape of the Tennessee Warbler© Claude Auchu / Macaulay Library