About Myiothlypis coronata (Tschudi, 1844)
Myiothlypis coronata, commonly called the russet-crowned warbler, measures approximately 14 cm in total length. Its key distinguishing features include a rust-orange crown (the trait that gives the species its common name), black crown stripes, a black eye-line, and a primarily gray face. The breast of this bird is often pale yellow. There is no obvious visible sexual dimorphism between males and females of this species. Most populations of the russet-crowned warbler live between 1500 and 3000 meters above sea level, found on both sides of the Andes across northern South America. They typically occur in subtropical and temperate forests, and most often inhabit dense undergrowth.
