Verdin
NameVerdin
Common NameVerdin
Scientific NameAuriparus flaviceps
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdult Verdins have a striking bright yellow head and throat, contrasting with a pale gray body. A small, reddish-chestnut patch is visible on the bend of the wing. The bill is small, pointed, and dark.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include a sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' call, often repeated. They also have a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert scrub, chaparral, riparian areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States, including southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, extending south through much of Mexico.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow head, gray body, small size, reddish shoulder patch, pointed bill
Description
The Verdin is a tiny, active songbird of arid regions, characterized by its bright yellow head and gray body. It constantly forages for insects and nectar among the thorny branches of desert shrubs and trees.
