Hooded Warbler |
| Description |
Measuring about 5 inches in length, the male Hooded Warbler is unmistakable at close range. It has a black hood which includes the cap, neck, and throat, a yellow forehead and face, black eyes and bill, olive wings, back, and tail, and yellow underparts. It is thought to have the largest eyes of any warbler. It has long, pale legs. The female is similar with a much lighter and less complete hood. |
| Diet |
| The Hooded Warbler eats insects. |
| Range and Habitat |
| The Hooded Warbler breeds throughout the southeastern United States, north to southern New York. It winters in the Caribbean, southern Mexico and Central America. It prefers the undergrowth of deciduous woodlands. The Hooded Warbler prefers to stay on or near the ground. Because of its habitat preferences, this warbler can be very challenging to observe. |
| Status |
| The Hooded Warbler is common and increasing in numbers in some places. |