Verdin
NameVerdin
Common NameVerdin
Scientific NameAuriparus flaviceps
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdult Verdins have a striking bright yellow head and throat, contrasting with a plain gray body. They possess a distinctive reddish-chestnut patch on the lesser coverts of the wing, often visible as a 'shoulder' patch.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include high-pitched, lisping 'tseet' or 'chip' calls. The song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often ascending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert scrub, chaparral, arid woodlands
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States (southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas), Baja California, and 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, known for its bright yellow head and gray body. It often forages among thorny shrubs and cacti, gleaning insects and sipping nectar.
