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Birds of the Botanic Gardens

Blackpoll Warbler: Dendroica striata; Local name: Joujou-nwel, Joujou;
Family: Parulidae (Wood Warblers)

Description: Small, active bird, 12.5-14 cm long (5-5.5 in); in Dominica, it is the non-breeding migrant that passes through the West Indies from Sep-Dec when on its way to winter in northern South America, and again in March - June when returning to summer in North America; for these non-breeding migrants, plumage is largely similar in both sexes, with dull green upperparts, dark wings with two white bars, mantle streaked with black; underparts yellowish with white undertail coverts; has short, thin, black bill and pale, pinkish legs and feet; feeds primarily on insects with lesser amounts of fruit; in the Gardens, will be seen in both the ornamental and economic crop areas during the migrating seasons; song of male Blackpoll Warbler is one of the highest-pitched of all birds; click  here  to listen to its calls.

References:
Arlington James, et al. Dominica’s Birds. Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division, Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment, Dominica, 2005
James Bond. Birds of the West Indies. Collins, St James Place, London, 4th Edition, 1979
Herbert Raffaele, et al. Birds of the West Indies. Princeton Field Guides, Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, 2003.


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Preface - How it Began
Introduction to Website
A Brief History
Plan of Gardens 
Contemporary Commentary​
​Trees, Shrubs, Birds

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Selected Trees and Shrubs
Medicinal Plants
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Gardens Activities
  Florida's Fairchild Garden
Parrot/Animal Sanctuary
Birds of the Gardens
Garden Views

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Three Virtual Tours
Panoramic Views Today
Early Panoramic Views
 
Hurricane David's Ravages
Future Developments
Curators/Administrators
Reports and Documents
  
Getting Involved
Related Links
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