The family Parulidae, commonly known as the wood-warblers, includes a diverse group of small, colorful birds primarily found in North America. These birds are known for their vibrant plumage and melodious songs, making them popular among birdwatchers. They typically inhabit forests, woodlands, and shrubby areas, where they forage for insects and other small invertebrates. Wood-warblers are migratory, traveling long distances between their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and their wintering habitats in Central America and Mexico. Their remarkable migration patterns and varied diets contribute to their ecological importance, as they help control insect populations and disperse seeds.