Adelaide's Warbler
NameAdelaide's Warbler
Common NameAdelaide's Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga adelaidae
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a bright yellow throat, breast, and belly, with slate-gray upperparts and a dark gray crown. It has a distinctive bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow), a black lore, and a broken white eye-ring. The wings are gray with two prominent white wing bars, and the tail is dark with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, buzzy trill, often described as 'wee-chee wee-chee wee-chee' or 'swee-swee-swee-swee-swee-tsee-tsee'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Puerto Rico and the nearby islands of Vieques and Culebra in the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Slate-gray upperparts, Yellow supercilium (eyebrow), Black lore, Broken white eye-ring, Two white wing bars
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its vibrant yellow underparts contrasting with a slate-gray back. It forages primarily for insects in the mid-story and canopy of forests, often flicking its tail as it moves.
