Vitelline Warbler
A species of Setophaga Warblers Scientific name : Setophaga vitellina Genus : Setophaga Warblers
Vitelline Warbler, A species of Setophaga Warblers
Botanical name: Setophaga vitellina
Genus: Setophaga Warblers
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Description General Info
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This species bears a stark resemblance to the prairie warbler, sharing its streaking on the belly, yellow-green back, and subtle yellow wingbars, differing with the intensity of the black streaks. Its song is a string of 4-5 rising harsh buzzy notes.
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Vitelline Warbler primarily consumes insects and arthropods, employing adept foraging and hunting techniques unique to its species. Notable for its dietary adaptation, vitelline Warbler may show preference for certain prey, indicative of its varied and specialized feeding behavior.
Habitat
The vitelline Warbler typically resides in arid and scrubby woodlands, including coastal scrub regions. It favors environments with clearings and is also known to inhabit logged areas within dry forests. Occasionally, this bird species can be found in urban areas, adapting to human-modified landscapes. Broadly, the vitelline Warbler is associated with dry, scrubby habitats rather than moist or dense forested regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Due to the species small population and range, it is susceptible to habitat destruction, its current foremost threat. However, due to its tolerance of limited human disturbance, the IUCN classifies it as near threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Setophaga Warblers Species
Vitelline Warbler