We often refer to this little beauty, because of its black facial mask, as the "Bandit Bird"
They are apparently monogamous within a breeding season and only infrequently will males be seen with two mates in their territory. Females, however, show no fidelity to their mates and often attract other males with their calls.
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This Vireo requires large blocks of forest to breed successfully. Numbers decrease sharply in forests smaller than 250 acres
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The sexes of the Black-throated Blue Warbler look so different that they were originally described as two different species.
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The Ovenbird gets its name from its covered nest. The dome and side entrance make it resemble a Dutch oven. Still seems an odd name !!
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Interesting Fact: The Red-headed Woodpecker forages for food rather than excavate holes to find insects.
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