Yungas Warbler
NameYungas Warbler
Common NameYungas Warbler
Scientific NameBasileuterus punctipectus
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), a black eye-line, and a black-and-white striped crown. The throat and breast may show a faint streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of sharp 'tsip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the eastern Andes in southern Peru and Bolivia, specifically within the Yungas region.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, Black eye-line, Black and white striped crown, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Small size
Description
A small, active New World warbler characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It has a distinctive black and white striped crown and a prominent white supercilium, foraging actively in the understory of humid montane forests.
