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| Northern Parula
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| Setophaga americana
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Copyright by: Beryn Harty, 2022.
| Description: |
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A small bird measuring up to 5 inches in length. Blue-gray above, white and yellow below with a red band across the chest, a broken white eyering, and two white wingbars. |
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Breeds in eastern North America and winters in South Florida, Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. |
| Habitat(s): |
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Wet areas such as woodlands, swamps, lakes, and ponds. |
| Reproduction: |
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3 to 7 creamy white eggs are laid in a basket-shaped nest of grass hidden in Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). |
| Natural History: |
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This species uses Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) to hide its nest. |
| Food: |
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This species feeds on insects and spiders. |
| Comments: |
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Can be found in South Florida during the winter months. |
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