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Bachman's Warbler

Vermivora bachmanii

Not Evaluated
Wingspan
11.8 cm
Weight
8.6 g
Family
Parulidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bachman's Warbler is a small wood-warbler historically found in swampy forests of the southeastern United States, weighing about 8.6g with a wingspan of 11.8cm. It is believed to be Critically Endangered or possibly extinct, with no confirmed sightings in decades. Its decline is attributed to habitat loss in both its breeding and wintering grounds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 11.8 cm 4.6 in
Weight 8.6 g 0.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

3-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Parulidae (New World Warblers)
Genus Vermivora
Species Vermivora bachmanii

Distribution

Bachman's Warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Bachman's Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bachman's Warbler?
The Bachman's Warbler has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 8.6 g.
What order and family does the Bachman's Warbler belong to?
The Bachman's Warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Parulidae.

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