Black-cheeked Warbler vs Adelaide's Warbler
Basileuterus melanogenys compared with Setophaga adelaidae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Warbler | Adelaide's Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Basileuterus melanogenys | Setophaga adelaidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 12.7 g (0.45 oz) | 7.625 g (0.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Warbler
Least Concern
Adelaide's Warbler
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Warbler
The Black-cheeked Warbler is a small, terrestrial warbler of dense highland undergrowth in Costa Rica and western Panama, with a distinctive black-and-white head pattern with black cheeks, rufous crown, and bold white supercilium. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of cloud forests and adjacent shrubby areas above 1,500 meters. It feeds on small insects and invertebrates, foraging close to the ground.
Adelaide's Warbler
Adelaide's Warbler is a small New World warbler weighing about 8g endemic to Puerto Rico. It inhabits dry limestone forests and scrubby woodland, feeding on insects gleaned from foliage.