Citrine Warbler
NameCitrine Warbler
Common NameCitrine Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis luteoviridis
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdults have bright yellow underparts, including the throat and breast, contrasting with olive-green upperparts. A prominent black stripe extends from the bill through the eye, bordered above by a yellow supercilium. The wings and tail are olive-green with some yellowish edging.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'chip' call and a rapid, often trilling song consisting of a series of high notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela, through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, south to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-green upperparts, Black eye-stripe, Yellow supercilium, Small size
Description
The Citrine Warbler is a small, active New World warbler characterized by its vibrant yellow underparts and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often flicking its tail.
