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Woodland Birds How to Identify Warblers by Song Before the Leaves Open

Warblers (Parulidae), a diverse family of small insectivorous songbirds

Most warblers are 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) long with wingspans of 6–9 inches (15–23 cm); sizes vary by species

Woodlands, forests, thickets, and shrublands across North America; many species breed in mature forests and migrate through varied habitats

High-pitched, varied songs often described as buzzy, trilled, or sweet; calls include sharp chips and soft tsip notes

Warblers are among the most beloved and challenging birds to identify. Woodland Birds Why the Wood Thrush Sings Each Phrase Twice

Thrush family (Turdidae)

Approximately 7.5–8.5 inches (19–22 cm) in length, with a wingspan of about 11.8–13.4 inches (30–34 cm)

Deciduous and mixed woodlands, especially those with a dense understory, moist soils, and leaf litter; also found in wooded parks and suburban areas with mature trees

Song is a series of flute-like, ethereal phrases, each typically repeated once: 'ee-oh-lay' or 'flute-like notes'; call note is a sharp, descending 'pit-pit' or a rapid 'quirt'

The Wood Thrush is a medium-sized songbird celebrated for its haunting, flute-like song that echoes through eastern deciduous forests each spring and summer. Woodland Birds Where the Pileated Woodpecker Works and the Shape of Its Holes

Woodpecker family (Picidae)

Approximately 16–19 inches (40–49 cm) in length; wingspan about 26–30 inches (66–76 cm)

Mature deciduous or mixed forests with large, dead trees for nesting and foraging; also found in wooded suburbs and parks with sufficient large trees

A loud, ringing series of 'kuk' notes that slows at the end; also a harsh, nasal 'wuk' or 'kuk' call; drumming is a deep, resonant roll

The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America, a crow-sized bird that commands attention in any woodland.

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