Santa Marta Warbler
NameSanta Marta Warbler
Common NameSanta Marta Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis basilica
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUnderparts are bright yellow, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. The head features a prominent black crown, a broad white supercilium (eyebrow), a black eye-stripe, and a white malar stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, clear, and often accelerating notes, sometimes described as a rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Santa Marta Mountains in northern Colombia, South America, where it inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow underparts, olive-green back, black crown, broad white supercilium, black eye-stripe, white malar stripe
Description
The Santa Marta Warbler is a small, striking warbler endemic to the Santa Marta Mountains. It is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and a distinctive black and white head pattern. This active bird forages primarily in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests.
