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Colima Warbler
- Scientific name
- Leiothlypis crissalis
- Family
- Parulidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Colima Warbler, Leiothlypis crissalis, was first described by ornithologist J. Franke in 1889 following specimens collected in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico. Its discovery was a significant moment in North American ornithology, as the species remained largely elusive to researchers for decades due to its preference for high-elevation oak-pine forests, making it one of the last warblers to be documented within the United States.
The species is distinguished by its subtle, muted plumage, featuring a characteristic chestnut crown patch and a gray-olive body. Its physical structure, defined by a rounded wing shape and a notched tail, is well-adapted for maneuvering through the dense understory of its mountain habitats. Today, it remains a highly sought-after bird for enthusiasts, largely limited in the United States to a few remote canyons in Big Bend National Park.
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