Grey-and-gold Warbler

Myiothlypis fraseri

New World Warblers · Passeriformes · Rare

The Grey-and-gold Warbler (Myiothlypis fraseri) is a rare new world warbler found in 2 countries, weighing about 12 g. The grey-and-gold warbler is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebrateswoodlanddome nest12 g

About the Grey-and-gold Warbler

The grey-and-gold warbler is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Aspects of the grey-and-gold warbler's breeding biology were recently described by Miller et al. (2007), based on a sample of two nests. It was named after British zoologist and collector Louis Fraser.

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What the Grey-and-gold Warbler sounds like

Recording: Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Recording: Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Recording: Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Grey-and-gold Warbler look like?
The grey-and-gold warbler is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
How big is a Grey-and-gold Warbler?
The Grey-and-gold Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
Where can you see a Grey-and-gold Warbler?
The Grey-and-gold Warbler occurs in 2 countries, including Ecuador and Peru.
What does a Grey-and-gold Warbler sound like?
You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Grey-and-gold Warbler on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a Grey-and-gold Warbler?
The Grey-and-gold Warbler is most easily confused with the White-lored Warbler, the Two-banded Warbler and the Citrine Warbler.
Is the Grey-and-gold Warbler endangered?
The Grey-and-gold Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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