Texas
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
(L 5.25" WS 8.5" Wt 0.49 oz)
Spends much of its time near the
ground...is heard more than seen.
ground...is heard more than seen.
A Kentucky Warbler flying 600 miles
across the Gulf will use 4-5 gms of fat on
it 18-hr nonstop flight, arriving up to 35%
lighter than when it took off.
across the Gulf will use 4-5 gms of fat on
it 18-hr nonstop flight, arriving up to 35%
lighter than when it took off.
(Scott Weidensaul)
Geothlypis in Greek/Latin
means earth warbler; formosa
is Latin for beautiful.
means earth warbler; formosa
is Latin for beautiful.
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18Apr2021