White-lored Warbler
NameWhite-lored Warbler
Common NameWhite-lored Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis conspicillata
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe White-lored Warbler has a distinctive grey crown and nape, with olive-green upperparts, wings, and tail. Its underparts are bright yellow, contrasting with the grey head. A small white spot or streak is present on the lores, and a faint white supercilium is often visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, thin, and often accelerating series of notes, sometimes described as a trill or a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Santa Marta Mountains in northern Colombia, where it inhabits humid montane forests.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, white loral spot, small size
Description
A small, active New World warbler characterized by its grey head, olive-green upperparts, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the dense understory of humid montane forests.
