Colima Warbler

Overview

The Colima warbler is a New World warbler that is mainly found in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental mountains of central Mexico. Its range barely extends into adjacent southwestern Texas, specifically within the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park.

Identification

• Mainly dark gray and brownish plumage with a pale underside, featuring a yellow rump and feathers below the tail.
• Approximately 4.5 to 5 inches (11 to 13 cm) long, described as more robust and heavily billed than Virginia's warbler.
• Distinctive white ring around the eye and a tinge of pale color on the breasts.
• Males possess a spot of orange on the top of their heads.

Habitat

Primarily inhabits the Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental mountains of central Mexico, with a minimal extension into the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park in southwestern Texas.

Did you know?

The bird constructs its nest on the ground using grass, leaves, and moss, hiding this loose cup-shaped structure among mountain rocks.