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Arctic Warbler

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Arctic Warbler Phylloscopus borealis
Described by: Blasius, J. H. (1858)
Alternate common name(s): Arctic Leaf-warbler, Arctic Willow-warbler, Eversmann's Warbler
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors ...

 


Arctic Warbler; Nome, AK
Figure 1. Distribution of the Arctic Warbler in North America.

sparrow American Tree Sparrow American White Ibis American White Pelican American Wigeon American Woodcock Ancient Murrelet Andean Avocet Andean Flamingo Andean Goose Andean Tinamou Anhinga Anna's Hummingbird Arctic Skua Arctic Tern Arctic Warbler ...

Its single wing bar distinguishes it from most similar species, except Arctic Warbler, Phylloscopus borealis. It is slightly smaller than that species and has a thinner bill, without a dark tip to the lower mandible. Its song is a high jerky trill.

The single wing bar found in the southern and western populations distinguishes them from most similar species (except Arctic Warbler P. borealis).

Arctic Warbler 4+ 13. Eastern Crowned Warbler?1 14. Narcissus Flycatcher 2 15. Mugimaki Flycatcher 1 16. Coal Tit 17. Great Tit 18. Varied Tit 19. Long-tailed Tit 20. Japanese White-eye 21. Siberian Meadow Bunting 22. Rustic Bunting 23.

One afternoon I got off the bus at Tatler Creek and walked along the road following Igloo Creek. I had Tree Sparrow, Arctic Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, Hermit Thrush.

Although still classified as a member of the genus Regulus, recent studies suggest this kinglet is more closely related to the leaf warblers of the Old World (genus Phylloscopus) which includes the Arctic Warbler ...

Reeves, A. B., Drovetski, S. V. and Fadeev, I. V. (2008) Mitochondrial DNA data imply a stepping-stone colonization of Beringia by Arctic Warbler Phylloscopus borealis. J. Avian Biol. 39: 567-575.

Phylloscopus borealis - Arctic Warbler (photo)
Phylloscopus sibilatrix - Wood Warbler
Phylloscopus collybita - Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus trochilus - Willow Warbler
Regulus
Regulus regulus - Goldcrest (photo)
Regulus ignicapillus - Firecrest ...

See also: Warbler, Sparrow, Finch, Sandpiper, Eagle