Virginia's Warbler

Male
Female

Spring, Summer

Size
4.75"
Listen
Plumage / Description

A small, overall gray bird. Males have a small rufous crown patch. Under-tail coverts, rump and breast are yellow. Females lack the rufous crown patch, and the yellow on the breast is not as pronounced. Males and females have a conspicuous complete white eye-ring.

Habitat

A small, overall gray bird. Males have a small rufous crown patch. Under-tail coverts, rump and breast are yellow. Females lack the rufous crown patch, and the yellow on the breast is not as pronounced. Males and females have a conspicuous complete white eye-ring.

Relative Abundance

Common

Behavior

Virginia's Warblers are generally found at the higher elevations, particularly in transition vegetation zones where ponderosa pine and oaks occur together. An active foliage gleaner as it constantly moves about in search of insects.

Diet

Insects

Similar Species

Nashville Warbler

Best Sites

At the higher elevations, generally above 6,000 feet, Bradshaw Mountains, Mingus Mountain