Crescent-chested Warbler

Oreothlypis superciliosa · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
crcwar, CCWA

About the Crescent-chested Warbler

The crescent-chested warbler is a small, New World warbler that is found throughout North and Central America from Texas to Nicaragua. This bird is similar to other warblers, however, certain features set them apart. This warbler is noticeable different than most warblers due to its brightly colored plumage and distinct features such as a white supercilium and orange crescent on its breast. Crescent-chested warblers create their nests near the ground and eggs are incubated by the female. Furthermore, there are differences in the plumage of these warblers depending on their age and sex such as down in young birds and more present crescents on male birds. These birds are foragers and eat insects. They are also migratory birds and normally survive in flocks. Lastly, the crescent-chested warbler has a number of predators including rodents and other avian predators.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNew World Warblers (Parulidae)
SpeciesOreothlypis superciliosa
Species Codescrcwar, CCWA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Crescent-chested Warbler belong to?

The Crescent-chested Warbler (Oreothlypis superciliosa) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Crescent-chested Warbler?

The crescent-chested warbler is a small, New World warbler that is found throughout North and Central America from Texas to Nicaragua. This bird is similar to other warblers, however, certain features set them apart. This warbler is noticeable different than most warblers due to its brightly colored...

Where can I report a Crescent-chested Warbler sighting?

You can log sightings of Crescent-chested Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crcwar, or on iNaturalist.