Kentucky warbler
| Kentucky warbler | |
|---|---|
| Kentucky warbler | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Parulidae |
| Genus: | Geothlypis |
| Species: | G. formosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Geothlypis formosa (Wilson, 1811) | |
| Range of G. formosa Breeding range Winter range | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Oporornis formosus | |
The Kentucky warbler (Geothlypis formosa) is a small species of New World warbler. It is a sluggish and heavy warbler with a short tail, preferring to spend most of its time on or near the ground, except when singing.