Myiothlypis bivittata
The Two-banded Warbler, *Myiothlypis bivittata*, is a striking member of the New World Warbler family (Parulidae), instantly recognizable by its distinctive plumage. Measuring approximately 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighing around 11-13 grams, this small songbird features vibrant olive-green upperparts and brilliant yellow underparts. Its head is dark grayish-black, starkly contrasted by a prominent, bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a rich yellow throat. The most ...
This species thrives in humid montane forests and cloud forests, particularly favoring dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges. It typically occurs at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 meters, occasionally venturing higher or lower seasonally.
The Two-banded Warbler feeds almost exclusively on insects and other small invertebrates, which it gleans actively from foliage, moss, and bark, primarily in the lower and mid-story of its forest habitat.
The Two-banded Warbler is a highly active and often solitary diurnal insectivore, constantly on the move as it forages. It primarily employs a gleaning strategy, meticulously searching foliage, mossy branches, and the undersides of leaves, often near the forest floor or in the lower to mid-story ...
The Two-banded Warbler is primarily found in the Andean region of South America, with its distribution stretching from southeastern Peru, through much of Bolivia, and extending into northwestern Argentina. Its breeding range largely overlaps with its year-round residency, as it exhibits more loca...
Least Concern
- The Two-banded Warbler is one of the few New World Warblers to sport such prominent and distinct breast bands, making it instantly recognizable. - Its scientific genus name, *Myiothlypis*, literally translates from Greek as "fly-gleaner," aptly describing its primary foraging strategy. - Despit...