Oriente Warbler
A species of Cuban Warblers Scientific name : Teretistris fornsi Genus : Cuban Warblers
Oriente Warbler, A species of Cuban Warblers
Botanical name: Teretistris fornsi
Genus: Cuban Warblers
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Description
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Description
The Oriente warbler (Teretistris fornsi) is a species of bird in the Cuban warbler family, Teretistridae, that is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats dry forests, lowland moist forests, montane moist forests, and xeric shrublands. As its common name implies, the Oriente warbler is found in Cuba's east; it is the sister species to its fellow Cuban endemic, the Yellow-headed warbler, found in extreme western Cuba. This species measures 13 cm (5.1 in) long. Upperparts are uniformly medium-grey. Underparts are mostly yellow, with a light grey belly. A whitish eye ring and slightly decurved bill are distinctive traits. Feeds on insects, spiders and small lizards.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Oriente Warbler primarily feed on insects, invertebrates, and occasionally small lizards. They forage actively, gleaning prey from foliage and even catch insects in flight. A portion of their diet also includes small fruits, indicating an adaptable feeding strategy.
Habitat
The oriente Warbler predominantly inhabits forests with a well-preserved understory, favoring areas that range from semi-arid thickets to more humid forest regions at various altitudes. These birds are typically found from lowland territories to high mountainous areas. They exhibit a preference for semi-arid scrubby woodlands in coastal regions and tend to reside in increasingly humid forests at higher elevations.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Cuban Warblers Species
Oriente Warbler