Plumbeous Warbler
NamePlumbeous Warbler
Common NamePlumbeous Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga plumbea
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are largely slate-gray on the upperparts and paler gray to whitish on the underparts. They feature a distinctive broken white eye-ring, white lores, and two prominent white wing bars. The undertail coverts are white.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a buzzy trill, often described as a series of 'zee-zee-zee-zoo-zee' notes, varying in pitch and emphasis. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of southern Mexico (from Oaxaca and Chiapas) and extending south through Central America to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying Featuresoverall gray plumage, prominent white eye-ring, white lores, two white wing bars
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its overall gray plumage, prominent white eye-ring, and two white wing bars. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, actively gleaning insects from foliage.
