Species

Kentucky warbler

Geothlypis formosa

A bright yellow warbler with black 'sideburns' that sings a rolling 'churree' from Georgia's damp woods.

At a glance

Key marks: Olive back; bright yellow underparts; yellow spectacles; black crown and "sideburns"
Told apart from: Common yellowthroat, which has a black mask across the face
Where to look: Damp woods with dense undergrowth

Kentucky warblers forage on or near the ground, flipping leaves for insects.

Kentucky warblers depend on large, moist forests with rich understorey, and they are a sign of healthy bottomland and ravine woods.

Nest — A cup on or near the ground
Eggs — Usually four or five
Incubation — About 12 to 13 days
Chicks — Fed by both parents
Lifespan — Several years

It lives only in Kentucky. It nests across much of the Southeast, including Georgia.

When this species is breeding, and when there are nests on the ground. Mowing during the shaded months is how most nests are found.

Recorded in 37 states and provinces. Each one links to the other animals there, and to the rehabilitators licensed for them.

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