Lucy's Warbler
NameLucy's Warbler
Common NameLucy's Warbler
Scientific NameOreothlypis luciae
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsPale gray upperparts and whitish underparts. It has a distinctive rufous (rusty) patch on its rump and a white eye-ring. Males may also show a small rufous crown patch.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, trilling series of notes, often described as 'swee-swee-swee-twee-twee-twee' or 'cheer-cheer-cheer-twee-twee-twee'. Calls include a soft 'chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, southern Nevada, southern Utah, and California) and northwestern Mexico. Winters primarily in western Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesRufous rump patch, Pale gray plumage, White eye-ring, Small size
Description
The Lucy's Warbler is a tiny, pale gray warbler distinguished by its prominent rufous rump patch. It typically forages low in desert scrub and riparian vegetation, often gleaning insects from leaves and bark.
