Swainson’s Warbler
Limnothlypis swainsonii
 (L 5.5" WS 9" Wt 0.67 oz)
One of the most secretive and least
observed of all North American birds.
“Sheepshead” Sanctuary
So. Padre Island
21Apr2013
flash photo
Eastern U.S. birds mostly bear
descriptive or place names given
by common folk; western birds
are often named in honor of the
discoverer‘s friends, colleagues
or patrons.
          (Scott Weidensaul)