Elfin-woods Warbler
Elfin-woods Warbler
100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Elfin-woods Warbler is a small, elusive warbler endemic to Puerto Rico, distinguished by its black and white plumage with a prominent white supercilium, black eye mask, and some yellow on its flanks.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high-elevation elfin forests and wet limestone forests of Puerto Rico.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific high-altitude forests. It forages actively in the canopy and mid-story, often flicking its tail. Listen for its distinctive rapid, thin, and buzzy song.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its resident forest habitats. More vocal during the local breeding season.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high-elevation elfin forests and wet limestone forests of Puerto Rico.
How to spot
Requires visiting specific high-altitude forests. It forages actively in the canopy and mid-story, often flicking its tail. Listen for its distinctive rapid, thin, and buzzy song.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its resident forest habitats. More vocal during the local breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This rare warbler was only discovered in 1968, making it one of the most recently described bird species in North America. Its limited habitat in high-elevation forests makes it particularly vulnerable.
Loading...
Spotted
No recently spotted birds
Monthly observations
No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
