Black-throated Grey Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
The Black-throated Grey Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens) is a common new world warbler found in 4 countries, weighing about 9 g. The black-throated gray warbler or black-throated grey warbler is a passerine bird of the New World warbler family Parulidae.
About the Black-throated Grey Warbler
The black-throated gray warbler or black-throated grey warbler is a passerine bird of the New World warbler family Parulidae. It is 13 cm (5.1 in) long and has gray and white plumage with black markings. The male has the bold black throat of its name, and black stripes on its head, as well as black streaks on its flanks; the female is a paler version of the male, with a white throat and less distinct black markings on the flanks and wings. It breeds in western North America from British Columbia to New Mexico, and winters in Mexico and the southwestern United States. The habitats it prefers are coniferous and mixed forests and scrubland, especially those with pinyon pines, junipers,…
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How to identify it
The black-throated gray warbler has mostly black, gray, and white plumage, which is soft, lacking gloss. With its striping and the small yellow spot between its eye and bill, it is a distinctive bird. The sexes differ slightly, both having gray upperparts with black streaks, and white underparts with black streaks on the flanks. The adult male is striped with black on the crown, throat, and below the eye, and has white around its chin and above its eye. The adult female has more dingy plumage on its head, with a white throat and dark gray cheeks.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-throated Grey Warbler?
- The black-throated gray warbler has mostly black, gray, and white plumage, which is soft, lacking gloss. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-throated Grey Warbler?
- The Black-throated Grey Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Black-throated Grey Warbler?
- The Black-throated Grey Warbler occurs in 4 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and El Salvador.
- What birds look similar to a Black-throated Grey Warbler?
- The Black-throated Grey Warbler is most easily confused with the Bay-breasted Warbler, the Tropical Parula and the Cape May Warbler.
- Is the Black-throated Grey Warbler endangered?
- The Black-throated Grey Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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