Elfin Woods Warbler (Setophaga angelae)

Other Names (World)
Elfin Woods Warbler, Elfin-woods Warbler, Puerto Rico Warbler

Family
Parulidae (New World Warblers)

Size
12.50 cm

First Described (Guide)
Kepler & Parkes, 1972

Habitat
Elfin or montane dwarf forest on ridges and summits, montane wet forest and sometimes lower-elevation wet forest, Podocarpus dominated forest, with areas having a dense canopy with vines, high subcanopy and sparse understorey. From 370 - 1,030 m.

Range (Guide)

Puerto Rico (B) (NB).

Puerto Rico.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 1,800 (2010).

Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation and natural disasters are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Song is a series of short, rapid notes ending with a slightly lower series of double notes. Contact call similar to first part of song. Seldom gives short, metallic 'chip'.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (6)...)

Elfin Woods Warbler (Setophaga angelae) [XC682521]
by Daniel Lane from Maricao, Maricao, Maricao, Puerto Rico (song)

Elfin Woods Warbler (Setophaga angelae) [XC32230]
by id from Maricao Forest, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (call)

Nest
In aerial leaf-litter trapped in vegetation or vines, usually close to the trunk, or in a tree cavity.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Forms a superspecies with Plumbeous Warbler (Setophaga plumbea) and Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra).

Similar Species
Wintering Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia), but distinguished by lack of broad white crown-stripe, and behaviour. Elfin Woods Warbler (Setophaga angelae) gleans from leaves and twigs whereas Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) creeps along trunks and limbs of trees.

References
See References.

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