Russet-crowned warbler

Myiothlypis coronata

The russet-crowned warbler is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Russet-crowned Warbler Dapa, Valle Del Cauca
2100m Myiothlypis coronata,Russet-crowned warbler

Appearance

The russet-crowned warbler is approximately 14 cm in length. Among its distinguishing markings are the rust-orange crown, for which it is named, black crown-stripes and eye-line and otherwise gray face. Its breast is often pale yellow. The species exhibits no obvious sexual dimorphism.
Russet-crowned warbler (Myiothlypis coronata) Bosque de San Antonio, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Mar 22, 2018 Colombia,Geotagged,Myiothlypis coronata,Russet-crowned warbler,Spring

Distribution

Most populations occur between 1500 and 3000 meters above sea level on either side of the Andes throughout northern South America. Typically found in the subtropical and temperate forests, they can usually be found inhabiting dense under growth.
Russet-crowned Warbler with crown at Parque Nacional Chicaque Chicaque National Park,Colombia,Geotagged,Myiothlypis coronata,Russet-crowned warbler,Winter

Food

The russet-crowned warbler forages in pairs and small mixed flocks.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyParulidae
GenusMyiothlypis
SpeciesM. coronata
Photographed in
Colombia
Peru