Warbler (Northern Parula)

A small warbler of the upper canopy, the Northern Parula can be found in two rather distinct populations. The southern population nests primarily in hanging Spanish moss, while the northern population uses the similar-looking old man's beard lichen. 

Pairs often return to same nesting site year after year. Males sing during migration and throughout nesting season, even when feeding young. Built solely by the female, but the male accompanies her on trips to the nest.

Pairs often return to same nesting site year after year. Males sing during migration and throughout nesting season, even when feeding young. Nest: Placed usually in a hollow excavated in hanging tree lichens (Usnea) or Spanish moss, 4-50' above the ground.

Photographed in the wild, Kissimmee, FL