Four different species of small songbirds perched on a branch, each with distinct plumage patterns and colors.

Course - Warbler Identification - Spring

This is a basic course in how to identify warblers in the spring season.

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What you’ll learn

Diagram of a Bay-breasted Warbler highlighting parts of the bird, including crown, nape, mantle, tail, throat, breast, belly, undertail coverts, and primary coverts, with color-coded labels for bird parts and a black background.

  • The introduction covers the approach and limitation of this course. It shows how the lessons are organized, then moves into parts of the bird and field marking terminology.

Infographic about Prothonotary Warbler featuring two photos of the bird, a diagram of its tail markings, and identification tips. The male Prothonotary Warbler has bright yellow plumage, prominent black eye, and blue-gray wings, while the female has a greenish-yellow head and less yellow overall.

  • The lessons cover specific identification tips for each listed species.

Four different songbirds perched on a branch, featuring diverse species with distinct colorful plumage and markings.

  • An opportunity to practice identifying warbler species.