Audubon's lived in the western mountains, while Myrtles dominated the eastern forests. 🤝 The Great Merge of 1973
Recent genetic studies have revealed that the Audubon’s Warbler is actually a itself. It likely originated long ago from the mixing of the Myrtle Warbler and the Black-fronted Warbler. Because of this complex history, some scientists are now pushing to split them back into separate species again. audubon's warbler
The story of the is a fascinating journey of identity, survival, and a "family reunion" that changed birdwatching history. The Mystery of the Two Warblers Audubon's lived in the western mountains, while Myrtles