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
Ponderosa/Coniferous
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