Golden-crowned Warbler
NameGolden-crowned Warbler
Common NameGolden-crowned Warbler
Scientific NameBasileuterus culicivorus
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe Golden-crowned Warbler has olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. Its head features a distinctive golden-orange crown stripe bordered by black, a yellow supercilium, and a dark eye-line.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid series of high-pitched, somewhat buzzy notes, often accelerating and descending towards the end. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from eastern Mexico south through Central America to northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-orange crown stripe bordered by black, Bright yellow underparts, Olive-green back, Yellow supercilium
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages in the understory of forests, gleaning insects from foliage.
