Olive-capped Warbler
A species of Setophaga Warblers Scientific name : Setophaga pityophila Genus : Setophaga Warblers
Olive-capped Warbler, A species of Setophaga Warblers
Botanical name: Setophaga pityophila
Genus: Setophaga Warblers
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Description General Info
Description
The olive-capped warbler (Setophaga pityophila) is a species of New World warbler that is native to the western and eastern ends of Cuba as well as Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. Its natural habitat is pine forests and occasionally adjacent mixed forests.
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Olive-capped Warbler primarily consumes insects and other arthropods, supplementing its diet with nectar. Its foraging behavior involves actively searching foliage for prey, demonstrating a preference for diversifying its food sources.
Habitat
The olive-capped Warbler primarily dwells in open pine forests and pine barrens, specifically favoring high-elevation habitats. These birds thrive amidst pine (Pinus) species, often in upland areas that provide the essential structure and resources for their survival. Although their precise distribution spans a limited range, these pristine and undisturbed environments are crucial for the olive-capped Warbler's nesting and feeding activities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Setophaga Warblers Species
Olive-capped Warbler