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Wood Warbler Names Done Right

10,000 Birds

I’d prefer something descriptive like Flamboyant , Orange-throated , or Fire-throated Warbler , but feel free to incorporate other evocative nicknames like fire-brand and torch bird. I love Nashville Warblers from every angle. Audubon accidentally named this species Hemlock Warbler , which isn’t bad. NAMED FOR PLACES.

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