Russet-crowned Warbler
A species of Warbler Scientific name : Myiothlypis coronata Genus : Warbler
Russet-crowned Warbler, A species of Warbler
Botanical name: Myiothlypis coronata
Genus: Warbler
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Description General Info
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Description
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.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Russet-crowned Warbler primarily forages for insects and arthropods. It often feeds in pairs or groups, utilizing a method of hopping and fluttering through vegetation. Russet-crowned Warbler may exhibit specific feeding behaviors or preferences, but this information is not detailed in 'FeedingHabits_Wikipedia'.
Habitat
Russet-crowned Warbler generally inhabits the lush, humid montane and cloud forests, including dense undergrowth and forest edges, within subtropical to temperate zones of the northern Andean region. They thrive at elevations ranging from 1300 to 3100 meters, particularly favoring areas between 1500 and 3000 meters above sea level. Their preference for higher altitudes often places them above the terrain where similar species, such as M. cinereicollis, are found.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
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.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Warbler Species
Russet-crowned Warbler