Lucy's Warbler

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Lucy's Warbler is a tiny, pale gray warbler with white underparts, a rufous rump patch, and a small rufous crown patch. It is the only warbler known to nest in tree cavities.

Where to spot

Breeds in arid and semi-arid southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, southern California, Utah, Nevada) and northwestern Mexico. Winters in western Mexico.

How to spot

Look in riparian woodlands, mesquite thickets, and desert washes. It often forages low in vegetation. Listen for its distinctive song, a thin, sweet, somewhat halting "chip-chip-chip-swee-swee-swee."

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (late spring to early summer) when males are singing. Present from March to September in its breeding range.

Where to spot

Breeds in arid and semi-arid southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, southern California, Utah, Nevada) and northwestern Mexico. Winters in western Mexico.

How to spot

Look in riparian woodlands, mesquite thickets, and desert washes. It often forages low in vegetation. Listen for its distinctive song, a thin, sweet, somewhat halting "chip-chip-chip-swee-swee-swee."

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (late spring to early summer) when males are singing. Present from March to September in its breeding range.

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This petite warbler is unique among its family for nesting primarily in tree cavities, often utilizing old woodpecker holes or natural crevices in mesquite or willow trees.

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