Bahama Warbler

Setophaga pityophila

The Bahama Warbler (Setophaga pityophila) is a small songbird found in the pine forests of the Bahamas. It has a distinctive black and yellow plumage with a white throat and belly. This warbler is known for its melodious and varied song, which it uses to communicate and defend its territory. It forages for insects and spiders in the pine trees and shrubs, often flitting from branch to branch in search of prey. The Bahama Warbler is a sedentary species, meaning it does not migrate and remains in its habitat year-round. However, its population is threatened by habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Pine forests of the Bahamas