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Presidio of San Francisco
Townsend's Warbler
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| Will Elder, NPS |
| A Townsend's Warbler looks for insects in a Monterey cypress. |
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Natural History: The Townsend's Warbler generally feeds on insects and spiders. It breeds in the Pacific Northwest. Its preference for habitat is that of mature forest stands.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this bird is found in all forests and in ornamental plant areas.
Frequency: This species is common in the spring, fall, and winter seasons.
Identifying Characteristics: This bird's identifying characteristics are a black and yellow head with a black crown, cheek patch, and throat. It has a yellow underside and striped sides.
Presidio Birds main page
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Did You Know?
In the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, nearly 250,000 people were left homeless. The Army responded quickly, establishing refugee camps on the Presidio and organizing relief efforts.
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Last Updated: March 14, 2008 at 15:25 EST |
