Birds of Brazil - Setophaga

Genus Setophaga, the largest genus in New World Warbler, are typical migratory songbirds around 13 cm. in length. Most have specific adaptions in what or how they feed, although most primarily eat insects. Many have very specific migration routes. Males are usually more brightly colored than females.


Tropical Parula (Setophaga pitiayumi pacifica) Queremal, Colombia
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Non-migratory. A small warbler found in all of the tropics, but often not common. Note green on back.


American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) Male Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, USA
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American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) Female Birch State Park, Florida,
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Northern migrant. Often spreads tail feathers.
Immature or non-breeding male with tail open.


Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) Male Near Threatened Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, USA
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Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) Female Near Threatened Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, USA Blackpoll Warblers always have yellow legs, except for immatures which always have yellow on the soles.
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Northern migrant. Orange legs distinctive. Immature looks much like an immature or female Bay-breasted Warbler before it shows 'bay' color.

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Experimental sites:       Peru       Venezuela       The World       Brazil       Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:       Guyana       Cuba