Golden-winged Warbler

Callacanthis burtoni

The Golden-winged Warbler is a small songbird known for its striking plumage and distinctive song. It is typically found in young, regenerating forests with a mix of shrubby undergrowth and open canopy. This species is known for its rapid and agile flight as it forages for insects and spiders. The male has bright yellow plumage with a black throat and distinctive golden wing patches, while the female has more subdued colors with grayish-olive upperparts. The Golden-winged Warbler is known for its declining population due to habitat loss and hybridization with closely related species.

Habitat: Young, regenerating forests with shrubby undergrowth and open canopy