To many birders, getting a first glimpse of a Connecticut Warbler starts to seem as challenging as finding a unicorn or Sasquatch. This large warbler breeds in remote areas, winters in Amazonia, and always keeps under thick, low cover, quietly walking on the ground or over low branches. If seen well, the Connecticut Warbler is relatively easy to identify, with its dark head, complete white eye ring, and all-yellow underparts.
Unlike many other Neotropical migrants, including the Chestnut-sided and Bay-breasted Warblers, Connecticut Warblers usually turn up in different regions during spring and fall migration. How is this bird named for this seasonal variation, and what is this type of migration called?
Read on to find out more: abcbirds.org/bird/connecticut...