Myiothlypis fulvicauda
The Buff-rumped Warbler, *Myiothlypis fulvicauda*, is a captivating member of the New World Warbler family (Parulidae), celebrated for its distinctive namesake plumage. Measuring approximately 13 cm (5.1 in) in length and weighing around 12 g (0.4 oz), this small songbird is often seen near its preferred aquatic habitats. Its most striking feature, the buff rump, is prominently displayed during flight or when the bird habitually cocks its tail. Upperparts are a subdued olive-brown, contrastin...
Found primarily in humid, shady undergrowth along the banks of forest streams and rivers, it is a specialist of riparian zones. It inhabits elevations ranging from sea level up to approximately 1,500 meters, occasionally higher in the Andes.
It primarily feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, which it gleans from low vegetation or occasionally hawks from the air, almost exclusively near water sources.
The Buff-rumped Warbler exhibits a diurnal activity pattern, spending its days actively foraging for insects low in the dense undergrowth along streams. It's notably restless, often observed flicking and cocking its tail, a characteristic behavior that frequently exposes its diagnostic buff rump....
The Buff-rumped Warbler boasts an extensive, yet continuous, resident range across southern Central America and northwestern South America. In Central America, its distribution spans from southeastern Honduras, through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Southward, its range continues through west...
Least Concern
- The Buff-rumped Warbler is one of the few warbler species where the primary field mark is located on its rump, making it instantly recognizable when it bobs its tail. - Its scientific genus name, *Myiothlypis*, combines Greek roots meaning "fly-catcher" and "thrush-like," reflecting its foragin...