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Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

A small, inconspicuous passerine bird endemic to North America, known for its olive-gray plumage and subtle orange crown patch that is often concealed.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Breeds in open coniferous and mixed woodlands, shrublands, and forest edges across western Canada and Alaska; winters in southwestern United States and Mexico

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in insect population control and serves as a key indicator species for forest ecosystem health and climate change impacts

Morphology

SKIN COAT Olive-gray plumage with faint yellow undertail coverts; subtle coloration provides excellent camouflage
LIMBS WINGS Relatively short wings enabling quick, agile movements through dense vegetation
HEAD SENSORY Thin, pointed bill adapted for gleaning insects from foliage; subtle orange crown often hidden by feathers
BODY STRUCTURE Small songbird, approximately 11-12 cm in length, weighing 8-11 g

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Amado Demesa from DF, México

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