Tacarcuna warbler explained

The Tacarcuna warbler (Basileuterus tacarcunae) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. Prior to 2012 it considered conspecific with the three-striped warbler, and the black-eared warbler.[1]

Description

The Tacarcuna warbler measures 13cm (05inches) in length. It is mostly olive-brown with a buffy belly and underparts. It has distinct black and white striping on the head and a dark cheek. Male and female three-striped warblers have similar plumages.

Their song is a rapid series of squeaky chirps.

Distribution and habitat

It is found from eastern Panama to northwestern Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. The Tacarcuna warbler typically forages on the ground, especially near riparian areas.

References

Notes and References

  1. Gutierrez-Pinto . N . Cuervo . A. M. . Miranda . J . Perez-Eman . J.L. . Brumfield . R.T. . Cadena . C.D. . Non-monophyly and deep genetic differentiation across low-elevation barriers in a Neotropical montane bird (Basileuterus tristriatus; Aves: Parulidae) . Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution . 2012 . 64 . 1 . 156-165.