Yellow-headed Warbler
A species of Cuban Warblers Scientific name : Teretistris fernandinae Genus : Cuban Warblers
Yellow-headed Warbler, A species of Cuban Warblers
Botanical name: Teretistris fernandinae
Genus: Cuban Warblers
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Description
The Yellow-headed warbler (Teretistris fernandinae) is a species of bird formerly placed in the family Parulidae, now in the Cuban warbler family, Teretistridae. It is endemic to extreme western Cuba and is the sister species to its fellow Cuban endemic, the Oriente warbler, which, as its common name implies, is found in Cuba's east. Its natural habitats are dry forests and lowland moist forests. 
Size
13 cm
Life Expectancy
7-9 years
Feeding Habits
Yellow-headed Warbler primarily consumes insects, other invertebrates, and occasionally small lizards. Foraging behavior includes active search within foliage. It exhibits no unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Yellow-headed Warbler predominantly inhabits various forest ecosystems, typically favoring areas with dense and relatively undisturbed understory vegetation. These habitats range from lush lowland forests to montane regions, indicating a certain adaptability in elevation preferences. The species is also known to occupy scrubby thickets within semi-arid zones, showcasing its tolerance for drier habitats as well. Overall, yellow-headed Warbler thrives in environments that offer a complex vegetative structure, providing essential coverage for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Cuban Warblers Species
Yellow-headed Warbler 
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