Image via Macaulay Library
Adelaide's Warbler
- Scientific name
- Setophaga adelaidae
- Family
- Parulidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
Adelaide's Warbler, or Setophaga adelaidae, is an endemic species native to the island of Puerto Rico. First described by ornithologist Alpheus Hyatt Verrill in 1909, the species was named in honor of Adelaide Danforth, the wife of collector and zoologist Stuart Danforth. As a member of the Parulidae family, the bird occupies a specific ecological niche within the island's varied habitats, ranging from the dry forests of the south to the humid mountains of the interior.
The bird's design is defined by its distinct anatomical features, characterized by pointed wings adapted for agile movement and a notched tail that aids in precision maneuvering through dense foliage. Its plumage features a vibrant yellow throat and chest, complemented by a soft gray mantle and a prominent white eyebrow, or supercilium. These aesthetic traits reflect the evolutionary pressures of its habitat, serving as both a mechanism for species recognition and a form of camouflage against the tropical canopy.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Adelaide's Warbler
Adelaide's Warbler is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Adelaide's Warbler on collecto.rs?
Adelaide's Warbler doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Adelaide's Warbler?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Adelaide's Warbler catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Adelaide's Warbler is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
