Birds of Bolivia

    PASSERIFORMES: Parulidae (New World Warblers)  
Genus: Setophaga (4 species, 37 worldwide)

Genus Setophaga, the largest genus in New World Warbler, are typical migratory songbirds around 13 cm. in length. Most have specific adaptions in what or how they feed, although most primarily eat insects. Many have very specific migration routes. Males are usually more brightly colored than females.


Cerulean Warbler
Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea) Near Threatened
Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada  
   
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Cerulean Warbler
Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea) Immature Near Threatened
Huila, Colombia
  Immature. Note female is similar but has a faded blue color instead of brown.
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Northern migrant. Rare and local.

Blackburnian Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) Male
ProAves Tangaras Reserve, El Carmen de Atrato, Choco, Colombia  
   
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Blackburnian Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) Female
OtĂșn Quimbaya Wildlife Sanctuary, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia  
   
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Northern migrant. Seen in the Andes in large numbers up to 3200 meters. Male in breeding plumage have bright orange colors, while non-breeding females are very pale.

Tropical Parula
Tropical Parula (Setophaga pitiayumi pacifica)
Queremal, Colombia  
   
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Non-migratory. A small warbler found in all of the tropics, but often not common. Note green on back.

Blackpoll Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) Male Near Threatened
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, USA  
   
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Blackpoll Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) Female Near Threatened
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, USA
  Blackpoll Warblers always have yellow legs, except for immatures which always have yellow on the soles.
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Northern migrant. Orange legs distinctive. Immature looks much like an immature or female Bay-breasted Warbler before it shows 'bay' color.


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