Myrtle Warbler

Overview

Myrtle Warbler (Setophaga coronata) is a species of New World Warblers (Parulidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Setophaga; binomial: Setophaga coronata; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: s NA, MA.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Brelsford & Irwin (2009) demonstrate lack of free interbreeding between Audubon's and Myrtle Warblers in the narrow and stable hybrid zone, confirming validity of original split.