Russet Crowned Warbler
23 July 2011 16:58 Filed in: Parulidae New World Warblers Ecuador Guango Lodge Napo San Isidro Lodge

Copyright: monacoeye • Ecuador • March 2011 • Do not copy without permission
Bird name: Russet Crowned Warbler
Latin: Basileuterus coronatus
Other: Reinita coronirrojiza (Es)
Family: Parulidae • New World Warblers
Range: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
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The Russet-Crowned Warbler was seen at Guango Lodge and San Isidro Lodge in Ecuador in March.
These are Basileuterus coronatus orientalis, which have light-grey (not yellow) underparts, found on the eastern slope of the Ecuadorian Andes. Main distinguishing mark is the russet stripe on crown.
Below, Russet Crowned Warbler collecting small insects. Ecuador, March. © Monacoeye



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