Canada warbler (Wilsonia canadensis) |Size||Length: 13 cm (2)
(3)| Wingspan: 20 cm (3) |Weight||8 - 15 g (3)| The Canada
warbler is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List
(1). Frequently nicknamed the ‘necklaced warbler’ due to the
distinguishing pattern of black spots across its yellow breast
(4), the Canada warbler (Wilsonia canadensis) is a small,
distinctive bird with brightly coloured plumage. It is also
sometimes referred to as the ‘Canadian fly-catcher’ or the
‘Canadian fly-catching warbler’ because of its characteristic
habit of actively foraging for flies on the ground (4) (5). The
Canada warbler has grey upperparts, white undertail coverts, and
a bright yellow throat, breast and belly. The breast has a
‘necklace’ of streaks which vary in colour from black to grey.
The width and darkness of the necklace varies depending on the
age of the individual and whether it is male or female (2). This
species is also noted for its characteristic yellow eyebrows and
white eye rings, which form ‘sp