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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 WarblerOld scientific name(s): None known by website authors ...
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Arctic Warbler; Nome, AK Figure 1. Distribution of the Arctic Warbler in North America.
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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.
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The single wing bar found in the southern and western populations distinguishes them from most similar species (except Arctic Warbler P. borealis).
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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See also: Warbler, Sparrow, Finch, Sandpiper, Eagle
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