Grey-headed Warbler (Basileuterus griseiceps)

Other Names (World)
Grey-headed Warbler, Gray-headed Warbler

Family
Parulidae (New World Warblers)

Size
14 cm

First Described (Guide)
Sclater & Salvin, 1869

Habitat
Dense understorey in the interior or edge of undisturbed subtropical forest and natural clearings. From 1,400 - 2,100 m, occasionally 1,200 - 2,440 m.

Range (Guide)

Venezuela (B).

Cordillera de Caripe (north-eastern Venezuela).

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

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation through clearance for agriculture and pasture is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A thin 'tseck' and harsh 'thack' or 'chack' calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Grey-headed Warbler (Myiothlypis griseiceps) [XC219643]
by id from Cerro Negro, Monagas, Venezuela (duet, song, duet song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Affinities within genus uncertain. Has been suggested that it is close to White-rimmed Warbler (Myiothlypis leucoblephara) but they are quite different in morphology, behaviour and habitat.

Similar Species
Sympatric Basileuterus warblers have striped heads that do not contrast with upperparts.

References
See References.

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