Elfin-woods Warbler
NameElfin-woods Warbler
Common NameElfin-woods Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga angelae
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8.4
Plumage DetailsThis warbler has a black crown and upperparts, with heavily streaked black and white underparts. It features two prominent white wing bars and distinctive white arcs above and below the eye, forming a broken eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched series of 'chip' notes, often described as a 'chi-chi-chi-chi-chi-weet-weet-weet'. It also produces various sharp 'chip' call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeThe Elfin-woods Warbler is endemic to the island of Puerto Rico, found exclusively in specific high-elevation montane forests, including elfin cloud forests and wet limestone forests.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white streaked plumage, Prominent white broken eye-ring (arcs above and below eye), Two white wing bars, Small size, Active foraging behavior in forest canopy
Description
The Elfin-woods Warbler is a small, active warbler endemic to Puerto Rico, known for its distinctive black and white plumage. It forages energetically for insects in the canopy of high-elevation montane forests, often moving quickly through dense foliage.
