Three-banded Warbler
NameThree-banded Warbler
Common NameThree-banded Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis trifasciata
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe Three-banded Warbler has olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. Its head is gray with a prominent white supercilium, a black eyestripe, and two white stripes on the crown, giving it its characteristic 'three-banded' appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a high-pitched, thin, and rapid series of notes, which often accelerates and descends slightly towards the end.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically found in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesGray head with prominent white supercilium, Black eyestripe, Two white crown stripes, Olive-green upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Small size, Tail-flicking behavior
Description
A small, active warbler found in humid montane forests of the Andes. It is characterized by its distinctive gray head with white stripes and bright yellow underparts, often foraging in the understory and mid-story.
