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Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

About Townsend's Warbler

Migrates long distances between breeding and wintering groundsFeeds predominantly on insects and spidersOften seen flitting through trees and shrubs in search of food

Size

12 - 14 cm

Weight

7 - 10 g

Lifespan

7-8 years

Diet

Insects, Spiders, Fruit

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Threats

  • Habitat loss due to deforestation
  • Climate change
  • Predation by domestic cats

Additional Notes

No major conservation concerns at present

Distribution

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North America

North America • United States

Widespread in the Pacific Northwest during breeding season