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Tropical Parula: Little Yellow Chest

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The spritely, colorful Tropical Parula is closely related to the Northern Parula, and was considered a form of that warbler until updated genetic data provided enough evidence to split the two into separate species.

The Tropical Parula was initially called the “Olive-backed Parula” before receiving its current name, which gives a nod to its distribution in the New World. It has an especially evocative species name, pitiayumi, which is derived from a Guarani (Paraguayan) name meaning “little yellow chest.”

Nine subspecies of Tropical Parula are currently recognized, although ongoing study

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The quiet magic of a rain-soaked zoo | Australia Zoo Life

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Bindi and Chandler share some of their favourite sights and sounds of Australia Zoo in the rain. Enjoy the calm & cozy sounds of this beautiful rainy day.

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew and fabulous zoo celebrations. We’ll get you up close and personal with Australia Zoo Life!

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Pine Warbler: A Preference For Pines

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Pine Warbler is an aptly-named species, rarely seen away from its namesake trees, where it gleans rather sluggishly among the foliage and sings its dreamy-sounding song from the canopy.

The nominate race of this wood-warbler breeds and winters entirely within North America. (Two subspecies are resident in the Caribbean Islands.) Although other warbler species, including the Yellow-rumped Warbler and Common Yellowthroat, also winter in North America to some extent, none do so as completely as the Pine Warbler.

The Pine Warbler is able to remain in North America during

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