Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- New World Warblers (Parulidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Kentucky warbler (Geothlypis formosa) is a small species of New World warbler. It is a sluggish and heavy warbler with a short tail, preferring to spend most of its time on or near the ground, except when singing.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds eastern USA; winters Mexico to northwestern South America.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Kentucky warbler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
