Cuzco Warbler
NameCuzco Warbler
Common NameCuzco Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis striaticeps
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsBright yellow underparts, olive-green back and wings. The head is olive with a prominent yellow supercilium, a dark lateral crown stripe, and a yellow median crown stripe. Dark lores are also present.
Vocalization / CallA rapid series of high-pitched, thin notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southeastern Peru, primarily found in the Cusco region.
Identifying Featuresyellow underparts, olive-green back, distinctive black and yellow striped head pattern, small size
Description
The Cuzco Warbler is a small, active New World warbler characterized by its bright yellow underparts and a distinctive striped head pattern. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of montane forests.
