Yellow-headed Warbler
Teretistris fernandinae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyParulidae (New World Warblers)
- GenusTeretistris (Cuban Warblers)
- SpeciesTeretistris fernandinae (Yellow-headed Warbler)
About the Yellow-headed Warbler
The yellow-headed warbler (Teretistris fernandinae) is one of two species of bird in the Cuban warbler family Teretistridae. It is endemic to western Cuba. The yellow-headed warbler shares its family and genus with the Oriente warbler (T. fornsi). They were originally placed in the New World warblers (Parulidae) but phylogenetic studies of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA led to reassessment of several genera and in 2017 the Cuban warblers were moved to their own family. Their closest relatives are the four members of family Spindalidae, the yellow-breasted chat (Icteria virens), and the New World blackbirds of family Icteridae.
The yellow-headed warbler is monotypic. The yellow-headed warbler is about 13 cm (5.1 in) long and weighs 6 to 18.5 g (0.21 to 0.65 oz). Its entire head is yellow, with an olive tinge on the crown and nape. Its upperparts are gray and its underparts a lighter grayish white.
The yellow-headed warbler is found in far western mainland Cuba, Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Pines), and the nearby Cayo Cantiles. It inhabits all available forest types as long as they have a relatively undisturbed... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-headed Warbler in Ciénaga de Zapata
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciénaga de Zapata | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-headed Warbler in Ciénaga de Zapata?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-headed Warbler sighting in Ciénaga de Zapata, based on 719 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-headed Warbler in Ciénaga de Zapata?
August has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-headed Warbler in Ciénaga de Zapata in our monthly data.