Dendroica

/denˈdroʊɪkə/ noun

Definition

A genus of small songbirds commonly known as warblers, found primarily in North America.

Etymology

From Greek 'dendron' (tree) + 'oikos' (house), literally 'tree-dweller.' The scientific name was coined in the 19th century to describe birds that inhabit woodland areas.

Kelly Says

These tiny birds are navigation geniuses—some species migrate thousands of miles each year using the sun's position and Earth's magnetic field, all while weighing less than a penny!

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