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Warblers, with their brilliantly colored feathers, are the tiny jewels of Ohio's bird families. They are very active - constantly flittering around. Most are yellow with black-and-white markings. Their plumage varies considerably from spring to fall, juvenile to adult, and male to female. The tail is square, often with white markings. Warblers feed almost entirely on insects gleaned from leaves and twigs with their slender bills. Members of this family abound in any Ohio woodland or brushy area during the spring and fall migration seasons. In spring their buzzlike songs (not warbling) fill the air with a delightful chorus.
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Pine Warbler
Dendroica pinus
At-a-Glance
• Incubation: 10 days
• Clutch Size: 3-5 eggs
• Young Fledge: 10 days after hatching
• Typical Foods: insects, seeds, and fruit
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Description
Pine warblers are olive in color, with a yellow throat and breast and a white belly. It also has two white wing bars.
Habitat and Habits
Few birds are better named than this one. Breeding pine warblers are always found around pine trees, and even migrants will forage in conifers if they are available. This species gives a relatively brief musical trill, and since the sound will often come from high in the pines, the habitat is a clue to the identity of the singer.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Nests are placed about twenty feet off the ground in pine trees and are usually concealed by needles. |
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