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Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

The Orange-crowned Warbler is a small, cheerful bird with a bright yellow belly and a hint of orange on its head. They love to flit around in bushes and trees, singing sweet songs as they search for tasty bugs.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Orange-crowned Warbler is a small, plain bird with dull olive-green plumage and a faint, sometimes hidden, orange patch on its crown. Unlike many warblers, it lacks strong wing bars or eye rings, giving it a subtle, streaky appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParulidaeGenusLeiothlypis
Orange-crowned Warbler
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Orange-crowned Warbler

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Some fly over 3,000 miles, from Alaska to Central America!

Their bright orange crown feathers are usually hidden, rarely seen!

They build their cozy, cup-shaped nests hidden right on the ground!

They cleverly drink sweet sap from holes made by woodpeckers!

Special abilities

Ability

Master Camouflage

Orange-crowned Warbler has dull olive plumage that helps them blend perfectly into dense foliage, making them hard for predators to spot.

Ability

Nectar Sipper

Orange-crowned Warbler has a brush-tipped tongue that helps them sip nectar from flowers, providing quick energy.

Measurements & details

Length
11-13 cm
Wingspan
16-19 cm
Weight
0.007-0.015 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
4-6
Incubation
11-14 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

These little birds enjoy a tasty mix of insects, spiders, and a sweet sip of nectar!

Primary Foods

  • caterpillars
  • beetles
  • spiders
  • berries
  • nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

a common predator of small birds in wooded areas.

eats

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma disstria

helps control outbreaks of this significant forest pest.

depends on

Scouler's Willow

Salix scouleriana

provides critical nesting sites and insect food in its habitat.

depends on

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

sips sap from holes made by this woodpecker species.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance, and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Orange-crowned Warbler?

11-13 cm

What is Orange-crowned Warbler's wingspan?

16-19 cm

How much does Orange-crowned Warbler weigh?

0.007-0.015 kg

How long does Orange-crowned Warbler live?

2-5 years

How fast can Orange-crowned Warbler move?

35 km/h

What does Orange-crowned Warbler eat?

These little birds enjoy a tasty mix of insects, spiders, and a sweet sip of nectar!

Where is Orange-crowned Warbler usually found?

Forests

How does Orange-crowned Warbler hunt?

Foraging

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