MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
Unlike many warblers that forage high in the canopy, this species spends most of its time within a few feet of the ground.
- Scientific name
- Geothlypis tolmiei
- Taxonomy
- Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Passeriformes › Parulidae › Geothlypis
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Dense understory of coniferous forests, riparian thickets, and regenerating burnt areas.
- Diet
- Primarily insects such as beetles, bees, and caterpillars, as well as spiders.
- Range
- Western North America, Mexico, Central America
- Size
- 12-15 cm length; approximately 10-15 grams
- Lifespan
- 4-6 years
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Habitat fragmentation on breeding grounds and deforestation in wintering territories.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless. These birds are shy and prefer dense cover; observe from a distance with binoculars to avoid disturbing their foraging. No known risks to humans.
The MacGillivray's warbler ( Geothlypis tolmiei ) is a species of New World warbler. These birds are sluggish and heavy warblers, preferring to spend most of their time on, or near the ground, except when singing.
Photo: CK2AZ, CC-BY, via iNaturalist
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