Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii)

A challenging little migrant warbler that I saw on my recent trip to South Carolina.

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Calbost Niel

Lion

Nice one Mike. Very clear eye Posted 2 years ago
1. Mike Melton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Not a bad view for my lifer of this species. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Calbost Niel
    
    Lion
    
    Very pale legs Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Awesome job, Mike! Posted 2 years ago
1. Mike Melton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ferdy! I was pleased! Posted 2 years ago

Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Great find! Posted 2 years ago
1. Mike Melton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! They're exceptionally shy. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    I kno! That's one I never managed to see when I was living in the US Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Mike Melton
      
      Lion
      
      Well, if you find your way to South Carolina, I can send you the GPS location! Ha. Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Duly noted! Posted 2 years ago

The Swainson's warbler

Swainson's warbler is a small species of New World warbler. It is monotypic, the only member of the genus "Limnothlypis". Swainson's warbler was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Mike Melton

By Mike Melton

Uploaded May 5, 2023. Captured in R44C+RJ Carolina Forest, SC, USA.

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