Bahama Warbler
A species of Setophaga Warblers, Also known as Bahama Yellow-throated Warbler Scientific name : Setophaga flavescens Genus : Setophaga Warblers
Bahama Warbler, A species of Setophaga Warblers
Also known as:
Bahama Yellow-throated Warbler
Botanical name: Setophaga flavescens
Genus: Setophaga Warblers
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Description
Description
The Bahama warbler (Setophaga flavescens) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is endemic to The Bahamas. The taxon was formerly lumped with the yellow-throated warbler (Setophaga dominica), until the Bahama warbler was elevated to full species in 2011. Its natural habitat is pine forest on Grand Bahama, Little Abaco and Great Abaco islands.
Size
13 - 14 cm
Feeding Habits
Bahama Warbler primarily consumes insects and other invertebrates. It exhibits specialized foraging behaviors, adeptly gleaning prey from foliage. A hallmark of bahama Warbler's diet is its preference for variety within its invertebrate prey range.
Habitat
The habitat of bahama Warbler is predominantly Caribbean pine forests with open canopy layers and sparse understory shrubbery. These forests are characterized by a low density of woody shrubs, providing a specific environment that bahama Warbler utilizes for breeding and residing year-round. Unlike its relatives that may inhabit diverse ecosystems such as palm forests, mangroves, and gardens, especially when wintering in the Caribbean, bahama Warbler demonstrates a fairly specialized preference for the Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Setophaga Warblers Species
Bahama Warbler