Male and female Colima Warblers are hard to differentiate because they’re similarly colored and have the same patterns. They both have gray heads, a patch of reddish-orange on their head, white rings around the eyes, brown bodies, and yellow patches on their rumps.
Juveniles are similar but without the reddish-orange patch on their heads.
- Leiothlypis crissalis
- Length: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
- Weight: 0.4 oz (11 g)
- Wingspan: 8.5 inches (22 cm)
Range
Colima Warblers breed in Texas but are mainly found in Mexico.
Habitat And Diet
You can find Colima Warblers in mountainous pine-oak forests, particularly those with grassy patches.
Colima Warblers mostly feed on insects and spiders. They stay low on the ground and forage under shrubs and thickets.
Colima Warblers’ Song:
Nests
Nests of the Colima Warblers are usually hidden under rocks or grasses or covered by dry leaves. They are made of grasses, bark, and leaves. Females usually lay four eggs.
