As you can see this bird quickly hops and flutters throughout coastal conifers gracefully picking insects from twigs. It's easier than you think to make a difference. ( Log Out /  } The global population of this bird is estimated at 12,000,000 individuals and does not show signs of decline that would necessitate inclusion on the IUCN Red List. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). Once hatched the chicks are fed mostly by the female and fledge in 8-10 days. Here, high in the treetops, they seem like tiny colorful ornaments as they forage high in dense foliage, hunting small insects and larvae. Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. During breeding season ( May ) mates establish territory by singing and find females. (Browse free accounts on the home page.). They often forage in mixed flocks with other warblers and small birds. font-size: 40px; The darker the color, the more favorable the climate conditions are for survival. The size of the circles roughly indicates the species’ range size in 2000 (left) and 2080 (right). I am a young avid birdwatcher and wildlife photographer from San Francisco, California with a life list of 340 species. Unlock thousands of full-length species accounts and hundreds of bird family overviews when you subscribe to Birds of the World. A. L. Wright, G. D. Hayward, S. M. Matsuoka, and P. H. Hayward Version: 1.0 — Published March 4, 2020 Text last updated January 1, 1998 Each species account is written by leading ornithologists and provides detailed information on bird distribution, migration, habitat, diet, sounds, behavior, breeding, current population status, and conservation. Become an Audubon member today to help birds facing climate change. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Townsend's Warblers have expanded their range southward in Washington, and as a result now hybridize with Hermit Warblers. There range in winter includes central Mexico, southeast Arizona, and along the west coast from northern Baja to Washington. The outline of the approximate current range for each season remains fixed in each frame, allowing you to compare how the range will expand, contract, or shift in the future. Once formed the mates will build a shallow bowl shaped nest of grass, moss, cedar bark, and fir twig lined with more moss, feathers, and hair. Least Concern Scientific classification ; Kingdom: Animalia: Phylum: Chordata: Class: Aves: Order: Passeriformes: Family: Parulidae: Genus: Setophaga: Species: S. townsendi. Copyright © 2019 National Audubon Society, Inc. You can opt-out of these communications at any time. The amount of overlap between the 2000 circle and the 2080 circle indicates how stable the range will be geographically. No overlap means the species will leave its current range entirely. The outlined areas represent approximate current range for each season. To forage they hop around twigs high up in a tree hovering slightly to snatch food and may fly to snatch a insect. A common winter bird of San Francisco, this bird from my experience hops throughout trees poking its head about. Nelson's/Saltmarsh Sparrow (Sharp-tailed Sparrow), The Audubon Birds & Climate Change Report. Every bird has a story. Become an Audubon member today to help birds facing climate change. There range in winter includes central Mexico, southeast Arizona, and along the west coast from northern Baja to Washington. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Why, it’s a Townsend’s Warbler! None of the writing or images on this website may be used unless permission from the author is given and the author is credited. Lots of overlap means the bird’s range doesn’t shift much. When you sign the pledge, you will begin receiving communications from Audubon. Audubon's climate model projects a 63 percent loss of current summer range by 2080, with some potential expansion northward during that season. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { Townsend's warbler (Setophaga townsendi) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family.