Orange-crowned Warbler
NameOrange-crowned Warbler
Common NameOrange-crowned Warbler
Scientific NameLeiothlypis celata
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-green to grayish-olive, with a faint yellowish wash on the underparts and bright yellow undertail coverts. It has a faint, often inconspicuous, orange crown patch, a thin, pointed bill, and a faint dusky eye-line.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, rather weak trill that often rises in pitch and then drops off at the end. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, shrubland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across much of Canada and Alaska, extending south into the western United States. Winters primarily in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-green plumage, Faint orange crown patch (often hidden), Yellow undertail coverts, Thin, pointed bill, Faint eye-line
Description
The Orange-crowned Warbler is a small, drab olive-green warbler often found foraging low in dense vegetation. It is known for its subtle plumage and a faint, often concealed, orange crown patch.
