Golden-browed Warbler
Basileuterus belli
Unlike many warblers that forage high in trees, the Golden-browed Warbler prefers the cool shadows of the forest floor and dense shrubs.
- Scientific name
- Basileuterus belli
- Taxonomy
- Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Passeriformes › Parulidae › Basileuterus
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Humid montane forests, pine-oak woodlands, and cloud forest undergrowth.
- Diet
- Insects and other small invertebrates.
- Range
- Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras
- Size
- 13 cm length, 10 grams
- Lifespan
- 3-6 years
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and climate change affecting high-altitude moisture levels.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless. These birds are shy but may be seen flitting through undergrowth. Maintain a respectful distance to avoid causing stress, especially during nesting season.
The golden-browed warbler ( Basileuterus belli ) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family, the New World warblers. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Photo: Gonzalo Zepeda Martínez, CC-BY-SA, via iNaturalist
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