Oriente Warbler (Teretistris fornsi) [XC256878]
by Garry Bakker from Cayo Peradon Grande, Cuba (song)
Oriente Warbler (Teretistris fornsi) [XC406753]
by Hans Matheve from Cayo Coco, Ciego de Avila, Cuba (call, song)
Subspecies
Relationships of genus unclear. Placement in present family recently questioned, as a detailed study indicates that it appears not to form part of a monophyletic family clade. Forms a closely related species pair with Yellow-headed Warbler (Teretistris fernandinae).
Birds from Pico Turquino, in south-west of range, recently proposed as subspecies turquinensis, allegedly slightly larger and longer-tailed than others, also darker, more sooty grey on crown and upperparts and with grey (rather than brownish) wash on rear flanks. Further study is required.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
fornsi Gundlach, 1858 - Cuba.
turquinensis Garrido, 2000 - Sierra Maestra of eastern Cuba in Pico Turquino region.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet