MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Thousands of North America's most colorful birds are flying over West Virginia every day looking for love, but which ones should you keep an eye out for, and more importantly, where should you look for them?

Chris Lituma, an ornithologist and associate professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources at WVU, told 12 News that West Virginia, in particular, attracts many different species of warblers thanks to the state's forests. According to the National Association of State Foresters, West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country, and those woods make for a perfect habitat for birds during breeding season.

West Virginia warbler watching

During his interview with 12 News, Lituma described warblers as being uniquely colorful.

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