Crescent-chested Warbler
NameCrescent-chested Warbler
Common NameCrescent-chested Warbler
Scientific NameOreothlypis superciliosa
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThis warbler has a bright yellow throat and breast, marked by a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) crescent across the upper chest. Its upperparts are grey, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-line. The belly is white, and the flanks are greyish.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, buzzy trill, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Mexico and Central America, from central Mexico south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crescent on yellow breast, White supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Grey upperparts, Dark eye-line, White belly
Description
The Crescent-chested Warbler is a small, active songbird found in highland forests. It forages primarily for insects in the understory and mid-story, often flicking its tail as it moves. Its striking plumage makes it a distinctive species within its range.
