Vitelline Warbler
NameVitelline Warbler
Common NameVitelline Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga vitellina
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit bright yellow underparts, head, and throat, contrasting with an olive-green back and crown. They feature two prominent white wing bars and dark lores. Females are generally duller, with paler yellow on the underparts and more extensive olive on the head and back.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of sweet, clear, and often accelerating notes, characteristic of many New World warblers, used to defend territory and attract mates.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Cayman Islands and Swan Islands in the Caribbean, where it is a resident species.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-green back, Two white wing bars, Small size, Restricted Caribbean range
Description
A small, active New World warbler characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-green back. It forages primarily for insects in the canopy and understory of coastal and dry woodland habitats, often seen flitting among leaves.
