Olive warbler
Peucedramus taeniatus
The olive warbler (Peucedramus taeniatus) is a small passerine bird.
About the Olive warbler
The olive warbler (Peucedramus taeniatus) is a small passerine bird. It is the only member of the genus Peucedramus and the family Peucedramidae. This species breeds from southern Arizona and New Mexico, USA, south through Mexico to Nicaragua. It is the only bird family endemic to North America (including Central America). It was in the past classed with the Parulidae (New World warblers), but DNA studies suggest that it split early from the other related passerines, prior to the differentiation of the entire New World warbler/American sparrow/Icterid group. It is therefore now given a family of its own. It is an insectivorous species of coniferous forests. Though it is often said to be non-migratory, most New Mexican birds leave the state from November to late February. It lays 3–4 eggs i
Fun Facts About Olive warbler
- It is the only bird family endemic to North America (including Central America).
- Though it is often said to be non-migratory, most New Mexican birds leave the state from November to late February.
- This species breeds from southern Arizona and New Mexico, USA, south through Mexico to Nicaragua.
- It was in the past classed with the Parulidae (New World warblers), but DNA studies suggest that it split early from the other related passerines, prior to the differentiation of the entire New World warbler/American sparrow/Icterid group.
- It is the only member of the genus Peucedramus and the family Peucedramidae.
Conservation Status
The Olive warbler is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Peucedramidae |
| Genus | Peucedramus |
| Species | Peucedramus taeniatus |
Range & Habitat
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