Arrowhead Warbler

Arrowhead Warbler

Setophaga pharetra

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.4 cm
Weight
9.8 g
Family
Parulidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Arrowhead Warbler is a small songbird endemic to Jamaica, belonging to the wood-warbler family Parulidae. Weighing about 9.8g with a wingspan near 12.4cm, it inhabits mountain forests and is recognized by arrow-shaped markings on its white underparts. It gleans insects from foliage in the forest understory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.4 cm 4.9 in
Weight 9.8 g 0.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Parulidae (New World Warblers)
Genus Setophaga
Species Setophaga pharetra

Distribution

Arrowhead Warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arrowhead Warbler endangered?
The Arrowhead Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arrowhead Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Arrowhead Warbler?
The Arrowhead Warbler has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 9.8 g.
What order and family does the Arrowhead Warbler belong to?
The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Parulidae.

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