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Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii)

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Swainson's Birds

William John Swainson, ornithologist, author, illustrator, was born in October 1789. He settled in New Zealand, and it's quite likely that he never saw any of the birds named for him. But because of Swainson's reputation and knowledge about birds, the Swainson's Warbler, Swainson's Thrush, and... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  history, ornithology
Related bird:  Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni), Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii)

Swainson's Warbler

On a fine May morning in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a song issues from within a rhododendron thicket. It's a Swainson's Warbler — one of North America's shyest birds. These birds forage quietly on the ground, flipping over leaves to expose and capture insects. They scurry away, calling... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  vocalization
Related bird:  Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii)
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Swainson's Warbler singing - hi res

Swainson's Warbler singing - hi res

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Singing Swainson's Warbler

An incredible view of a very secretive species. Filmed in West Virginia. read more »

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Swainson's Birds
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Swainson's Warbler

Swainson's Warbler

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Swainson's Warbler

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