Texas
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.
observed of all North American birds.
South Padre Island
20Apr2021
© BirdNote,
Ellen Blackstone
/ Dominic Black
/ Dominic Black
Limnothlypis is Greek for
to flit about.
to flit about.
© Audubon
Society
Society
The Swainson’s Warbler is one of the
most difficult birds to see because it
breeds and lives in dense undergrowth.
most difficult birds to see because it
breeds and lives in dense undergrowth.
(Victor Emanuel, S.Kirk Walsh)
© eBird