About the Rufous-capped Warbler
The rufous-capped warbler is a New World warbler native from Mexico south to Guatemala, rarely occurring as far north as southeastern Arizona and south Texas. Birds in the southern part of the range are now split out as a separate species, as the chestnut-capped warbler.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Basileuterus rufifrons |
| Species Codes | rucwar, RCWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-capped Warbler belong to?
The Rufous-capped Warbler (Basileuterus rufifrons) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-capped Warbler?
The rufous-capped warbler is a New World warbler native from Mexico south to Guatemala, rarely occurring as far north as southeastern Arizona and south Texas. Birds in the southern part of the range are now split out as a separate species, as the chestnut-capped warbler....
Where can I report a Rufous-capped Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-capped Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucwar, or on iNaturalist.
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