Red-faced warbler

Cardellina rubrifrons

The red-faced warbler (Cardellina rubrifrons) is a species of New World warbler.

Family: Parulidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern

About the Red-faced warbler

The red-faced warbler (Cardellina rubrifrons) is a species of New World warbler. Mature red-faced warblers are small birds, 14 cm (5+1⁄2 in) long. They are light gray on top with a white rump and a white underside. The face, neck, and upper breast are all bright red, while the crown and sides of the head are black. The spot on the back of the head where the black crown and gray back meet is sometimes speckled gray, or sometimes plain white. They have a quirky habit of flicking their tail sideways while feeding. Red-faced warblers are locally common in mountain forests of conifers and oak at 2,000 to 3,000 m (6,600 to 9,800 ft) above sea level. In summer they frequent northern Mexico and range up into the states of Arizona and New Mexico – the Madrean sky islands. In winter they migrate sou

Fun Facts About Red-faced warbler

Incubation and nestling periods average 12 days each.
The female lays 3 to 5 eggs, which are white spotted with brown.
Red-faced warblers are locally common in mountain forests of conifers and oak at 2,000 to 3,000 m (6,600 to 9,800 ft) above sea level.
Mature red-faced warblers are small birds, 14 cm (5+1⁄2 in) long.
The nest is a small cup constructed from leaves, grass, and pine needles.

Conservation Status

The Red-faced warbler is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Parulidae
Genus	Cardellina
Species	Cardellina rubrifrons

Range & Habitat