Evergreen-forest Warbler
NameEvergreen-forest Warbler
Common NameEvergreen-forest Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis coronata
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsDark brown crown with a rufous-chestnut central crown stripe, prominent yellowish supercilium, and a dark eye-line. The throat and malar area are yellowish, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts. Underparts are dull yellowish to whitish, sometimes with an olive wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, high-pitched series of somewhat jumbled notes, often accelerating and ending in a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown crown, Yellowish supercilium, Yellowish throat, Olive-brown upperparts, Rufous-chestnut crown stripe, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small New World warbler is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, yellowish throat, and a distinctive head pattern. It actively forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
