Distribution: Breeding range concentrated from eastern Texas,
Louisiana, and Kansas east to southern New Jersey, though absent in high Appalachians.
Scattered populations north to southern Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and western New
York. Breeds in wooded swamps, bottomland forests, and other areas with slow-moving water.
Winters in southern Mexico and Central America.
Primarily a trans-Gulf migrant, arriving typically on Gulf Coast after second week of
March. Northern-edge breeders arrive early May.
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