Myiothlypis griseiceps
The Grey-headed Warbler (*Myiothlypis griseiceps*) is a distinctive New World warbler, readily identified by its slate-grey head and nape, which contrasts sharply with a bright yellow supercilium and a fine dark eyestripe. This small passerine typically measures 12.5-13.5 cm in length and weighs approximately 9-11 grams. Its upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail, are a dull olive-green, while its entire underparts are a vivid, unblemished yellow, sometimes showing a slight olive was...
This species primarily inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically found within an elevational range of 900 to 2200 meters, favoring dense undergrowth and forest edges.
Its diet consists predominantly of small insects and other arthropods, which it actively gleans from the surfaces of leaves, branches, and bark.
The Grey-headed Warbler is a diurnal and highly active forager, spending most of its time meticulously gleaning insects from foliage, twigs, and bark in the low to mid-story of dense forest undergrowth. It employs a restless hopping and flitting technique, constantly moving to inspect potential p...
The Grey-headed Warbler is an obligate resident endemic to a highly restricted area within the coastal cordillera of northern Venezuela. Its distribution is confined primarily to the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda, and Vargas, specifically within the cloud forest and humid montane regions. T...
Least Concern
- The Grey-headed Warbler is a true Venezuelan endemic, found exclusively within a small region of northern Venezuela, making it a highly sought-after species for local birders. - Despite its 'Least Concern' conservation status, its extremely restricted geographic range makes it particularly susc...