Peucedramidae - Olive Warbler

There is one bird species in this family. The olive warbler (Peucedramus taeniatus) breeds in the mountain coniferous forests of southwest and west central New Mexico, south through Mexico to Nicaragua.

The olive warbler is about 4.5 inches in length and has a thin, pointed bill and long, thin legs.

The male has a rusty orange head, neck, and chest and a black mask over its eyes. Females have a yellowish-gray crown on their heads and the nape of their necks.

The olive warbler is an insectivore. In the northern parts of its range, it may be a short-distance migrator.

Did You Know?

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The olive warbler is the only bird in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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