Warblers

/ˈwɔːrblərz/ noun

Definition

Small songbirds known for their beautiful singing and melodious calls, found throughout the world.

Etymology

From Middle English 'warble,' which comes from Old French 'werble' meaning 'to roll' or 'to turn.' The word originally described the rolling, trilling quality of birdsong, then was applied to the birds themselves.

Kelly Says

Warblers are migration superstars—some species fly 1,200 miles from Canada to Central America twice yearly, and ornithologists track them using tiny geolocators that weigh less than a paperclip to understand their incredible journeys.

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