Chestnut-sided Warbler
NameChestnut-sided Warbler
Common NameChestnut-sided Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga pensylvanica
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.25
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a bright yellow cap, a black line through the eye extending to a black malar stripe, and a white face. The back is olive-green with black streaks, and the underparts are white with prominent chestnut flanks. They also display two white wing bars.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a distinctive, emphatic 'pleased, pleased, pleased, to MEETCHA!' or 'witchy-witchy-witchy-witch.' Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada south through the Great Lakes region and Appalachian Mountains. Winters in Central America, primarily from southern Mexico to northern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresyellow cap, black eye line, white face, chestnut flanks, white underparts, two white wing bars
Description
A small, active warbler known for its striking plumage, often found foraging in dense shrubbery and the lower to mid-canopy of deciduous and mixed forests. It is a migratory species, breeding in eastern North America and wintering in Central America.
