Oreophilais robertsi
Roberts's Warbler (Oreophilais robertsi) is a vibrant and highly active songbird endemic to the montane cloud forests of Central America. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm (4-4.3 inches) in length and weighing 8-10 grams, males typically exhibit an olive-green back, a striking bright yellow throat and breast that fades to a whitish belly, and a distinctive broken white eye-ring. Their head is characterized by a grayish crown and dark lores, often accented by two faint wing-bars. Females are ge...
Found in high-elevation humid montane cloud forests and upper tropical evergreen forests, typically at elevations between 1,800 and 3,000 meters, favoring areas with dense understory and moss-laden trees.
Exclusively insectivorous, feeding on small arthropods, caterpillars, beetles, and spiders gleaned from foliage and bark; rarely consumes small berries during periods of insect scarcity.
Roberts's Warbler is a diurnal and highly active species, with peak foraging occurring in the early morning and late afternoon. During the non-breeding season, it often roosts communally in dense thickets, transitioning to solitary roosting when breeding. It is primarily an active foliage gleaner...
Roberts's Warbler is endemic to the high-elevation cloud forests of the Central American Cordillera. Its primary distribution extends from southern Mexico, particularly the state of Chiapas, southward through Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, continuing into the highlands of Costa Rica and we...
Least Concern
- Its scientific name, `Oreophilais robertsi`, roughly translates to "mountain-loving Roberts's bird," honoring both its habitat and its discoverer. - Despite its relatively small size, Roberts's Warbler is known for its incredibly loud and far-carrying song, which can be heard over considerable ...