About the Russet-crowned Warbler
The russet-crowned warbler is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
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The russet-crowned warbler is approximately 14 cm in length. Among its distinguishing markings are the rust-orange crown, for which it is named, black crown-stripes and eye-line and otherwise gray face. Its breast is often pale yellow. The species exhibits no obvious sexual dimorphism. Voice: It has a musical song typically delivered in a rapid phrase of rising pitch. The response by the mate, often delivered immediately following or shortly after, is a similar song of descending pitch.
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What the Russet-crowned Warbler sounds like
Where the Russet-crowned Warbler lives
When to see the Russet-crowned Warbler
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-crested WarblerMyiothlypis nigrocristataThe black-crested warbler is about 13.5 cm (5.3 in) long and weighs about 11 to 20 g (0.39 to 0.71 oz).
White-rimmed WarblerMyiothlypis leucoblepharaThe white-rimmed warbler is about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long and weighs 14 to 21 g (0.49 to 0.74 oz).
Flavescent WarblerMyiothlypis flaveolaThe flavescent warbler is about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long and weighs 9 to 16 g (0.32 to 0.56 oz).
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