Bird Breeds: Cape May Warbler

The Cape May Warbler for many stands out because they collect nectar during the winter. They also have a very unique tongue which is different from all the rest. Their name comes from where they originate which is Cape May in New Jersey. They were first spotted by Alexander Wilson.

The Cape May Warbler is a small songbird which will only grow up to around 5 inches tall, and weigh an incredibly small amount as well. The Cape May Warbler has a yellow chest with black stripes on them. There is a lot of contrast of darker shades to lighter shades among this bird; for example, their back and head are darker than their undersides, and they have dark legs as well. They have a thin and sharp beak. The males and the females of the Cape May Warbler look quite different though. For one, the males may have a bright yellow chestnut cheek while the females are generally duller in color. The young of the Cape May Warbler are similar to the adults although the young female warblers may be even duller in color with only a hint of yellow here and there.

The Cape May Warbler has a huge migration route. In the summer, they will spend their time across Canada's Boreal forests, and in some areas in northern United States. When winter comes along, they make their migration route down south to warmer areas like the Northern Caribbean. They will normally breed and settle down in coniferous forests although in winter, they may decide to settle in other more available areas.

The Cape May Warbler has an interesting diet. In the summer, they will forage in the vegetations to find insects. They especially like spruce budworms, and that will normally make up the majority of their diet. On the other hand, when winter comes along, their unique tongue will play the role of collecting nectar for them which is the majority of their diet at this time.