Fan-tailed Warbler
NameFan-tailed Warbler
Common NameFan-tailed Warbler
Scientific NameEuthlypis lachrymosa
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.75
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark slate-grey upperparts, wings, and tail. The underparts are a vibrant yellow, extending from the throat to the undertail coverts. The head is dark with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a small yellow spot on the lore (between the eye and bill). The outer tail feathers have white tips, visible when the tail is fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, ringing whistles, often described as 'swee-swee-swee-tsee-tsee-tsee'. It also produces sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeResident in western and southern Mexico, extending south through Central America to northern Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts contrasting with dark grey upperparts, Black head with white supercilium and yellow lore, Dark tail with white tips on outer feathers, Active foraging behavior in forest understory
Description
The Fan-tailed Warbler is a striking New World warbler with dark grey upperparts and brilliant yellow underparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the understory of humid forests, often near ravines or streams.
