Black-crested Warbler vs Adelaide's Warbler
Myiothlypis nigrocristata compared with Setophaga adelaidae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crested Warbler | Adelaide's Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myiothlypis nigrocristata | Setophaga adelaidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.075 g (0.50 oz) | 7.625 g (0.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crested Warbler
Least Concern
Adelaide's Warbler
About These Birds
Black-crested Warbler
The Black-crested Warbler is a small warbler of Andean cloud forest undergrowth in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru, with a distinctive black cap and crest contrasting with yellow underparts and olive upperparts. It inhabits dense forest undergrowth and thickets along stream edges and forest borders. It feeds on insects, foraging close to the ground in typical warbler fashion.
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.