The Golden-crowned Warbler is rare species seldom reported in the United States. Occasional reports from far south Texas.
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Description of the Golden-crowned Warbler
BREEDING MALE
It has grey-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. The head is grey with a black-bordered yellow crown stripe, a yellow supercilium and a black eyestripe.
Broken white eye ring.
Female
Sexes similar.
Seasonal change in appearance
None.
Juvenile
Duller, browner, and lacks the head pattern other than the eyestripe.
Habitat
Lowland forest areas.
Diet
Insects and spiders.
Behavior
Forages discretely while looking for insects.
Range
Mexico to Central and South America.
Vocalizations
The song is a slurred whistle.
Similar Species
- The streaked crown and location at the southern tip of Texas make this species difficult to confuse with other species.
Nesting
Constructs a domed nest in a bank, often by a forest path, or under leaves on the forest floor.
Number: Usually 2-4.
Color: Whitish in color with darker markings.
Incubation and fledging:
– The young hatch at about 12 days?
– Young fledge at about 9 days, though remaining dependent on the adults for some time.