Mangrove Warbler

Overview

Mangrove Warbler (Setophaga petechia) is a species of New World Warblers (Parulidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A bright yellow warbler with red streaks on the male's breast; the most widespread North American warbler; nests in willows near water; a long-distance migrant to Central and South America.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Setophaga; binomial: Setophaga petechia; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 11-13cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Mangrove Warbler here includes "Golden Warbler" petechia and "Mangrove Warbler" erythachorides groups of AOU.