Colima Warbler
NameColima Warbler
Common NameColima Warbler
Scientific NameOreothlypis crissalis
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-gray to gray-brown, with paler gray underparts. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the eye. The most distinctive feature is the bright yellow rump and undertail coverts. Males possess a small, often concealed, reddish-orange crown patch.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a series of clear, high-pitched whistles, often described as 'chip-chip-chip-chew-chew-chew' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tew-tew-tew'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA, and in the Sierra Madre Oriental of northeastern Mexico. Winters in southwestern Mexico.
Identifying Featuresyellow rump and undertail coverts, prominent white eye-ring, gray-brown upperparts, reddish crown patch (males)
Description
The Colima Warbler is a small, rather drab New World warbler, characterized by its gray-brown upperparts and pale underparts. It is an active forager, typically found in dense montane woodlands, where it gleans insects from foliage.
