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Bird Bio– Hermit Warbler

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Distribution:
Generally breeds west of the Pacific Crest from southern California to Washington. Winters in the mountains of west Mexico to Nicaragua.

Habitat:
Breeds primarily in Douglas-fir forests with dense tree canopy and multiple layers of vegetation including a well-developed understory.

Feeding:
Glean (pick) insects off vegetation and can be seen hovering as they forage.

Life Span:
Oldest recorded age – 4 years

Conservation:
Oregon-Washington and California Partners In Flight Focal Species

This article can be found in KBO’s Winter 2005 newsletter.