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About the Rufous-capped Warbler
The rufous-capped warbler is a New World warbler native from Mexico south to Guatemala, rarely occurring as far north as southeastern Arizona and south Texas. Birds in the southern part of the range are now split out as a separate species, as the chestnut-capped warbler.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Golden-crowned WarblerBasileuterus culicivorusThe golden-crowned warbler is 12.0–13.5 cm (4.7–5.3 in) in overall length.
Three-striped WarblerBasileuterus tristriatusThe three-striped warbler measures 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.
Golden-browed WarblerBasileuterus belliThe golden-browed warbler is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers.
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