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Of
the 28 species of warbler known to breed in Southern Quebec, the Cerulean
is probably the rarest, breeding only in a handful of sites in Southwestern
Quebec. This species is so rare because it is at the northern limit of its
breeding range, and requires extensive stands of old-growth deciduous forest
for nesting; habitats that are now rare in the St. Lawrence Lowlands. The
Cerulean Warbler has been recently classified as "vulnerable" in Quebec.
Besides being rare, this species is particularly difficult to observe, as
it inhabits the very tops of tall deciduous trees. Its sky blue coloration
and small size complicate the situation even more. Luckily, this species
has a distinct song, so that any observer with a keen ear can easily locate
the Cerulean Warbler without getting a sore neck! |
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