Green-tailed Warbler
A species of Green-tailed Warbler Scientific name : Microligea palustris Genus : Green-tailed Warbler
Green-tailed Warbler, A species of Green-tailed Warbler
Botanical name: Microligea palustris
Genus: Green-tailed Warbler
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Description
The bird is 12–14 cm long, with a long tail, olive green upper-parts, grayish head, face and throat; the under-parts are off-white. The eye, which is red in adults and brown in juveniles, is surrounded by an incomplete white eye-ring. Populations on higher ground tend to be larger and darker than those in lowlands. 
Size
14 cm
Life Expectancy
7 years
Feeding Habits
Green-tailed Warbler primarily consumes insects, employing active foraging techniques. This species exhibits unique dietary preferences but has adaptable feeding behaviors to various environments.
Habitat
Green-tailed Warbler predominantly resides in montane broadleaf and pine forests, particularly areas with dense, undisturbed undergrowth. The nominate race of green-tailed Warbler is typically associated with these forested habitats. Another race, known as 'vasta', is adapted to living in semi-arid xeric scrubland found in the lowlands. Broadly, green-tailed Warbler can be found across a range of elevations, from sea level up to 2925 meters, showcasing the species' adaptability to varied montane and lowland environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Behavior
The bird is insectivorous and usually rummages close to ground level and in the underbrush. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest, ranging in altitude from sea level to montane highs of over 2,500 meters.
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Green-tailed Warbler Species
Green-tailed Warbler 
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