Townsend's Warbler

Townsend's Warblers are Common from April-September Uncommon otherwise.

Habitat

Townsend's Warblers are primarily birds of coniferous forests, especially mature, dense stands of at least 20 acres. some breed in lowland areas. During winter, they can be found in deciduous forests as well.

Behavior

Outside of the breeding season, Townsend's Warblers can often be found in mixed flocks with chickadees, kinglets, and other warblers, or rarely in single-species flocks of Townsend's Warblers. Although they usually forage high up in trees, Townsend's Warblers may be lured closer by an imitation of a Pygmy Owl. They forage by gleaning items from foliage, usually by climbing about, but sometimes while hovering. They also occasionally fly out to catch aerial prey.