New World Warblers (Parulidae)

Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum) - HBW 15, p. 765

French: Paruline vermivore German: Haldenwaldsänger Spanish: Reinita Gusanera

Taxonomy: Motacilla vermivora J. F. Gmelin, 1789, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Genus sometimes merged with Lymnothlypis but, despite superficial similarities, the two are apparently not closely related; has been suggested that genus may be closest to Vermivora. Monotypic.

Distribution: Breeds over much of E USA S of Great Lakes (excluding Florida Peninsula and much of S Atlantic coastal plain); distribution centred around Appalachians and adjacent areas. Migrates to lowlands of Middle America from S & E Mexico S to W Panama, and Caribbean.