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Arrowhead Warbler
Setophaga pharetra (Gosse, 1847)
12–13 cmLength9.9 gWeight
The arrowhead warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of passerine bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Jamaica
Where and when it's recorded
Arrowhead Warbler has been recorded at 14 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Ecclesdown RoadJamaica579 records
- Blue Mountains NP – Hardwar GapJamaica384 records
- Blue Mountains NP – Silver Hill GapJamaica227 records
More places
- Stewart TownJamaica220 records
- Blue Mountains NP – Hardwar Gap to Silver Hill GapJamaica166 records
- Marshalls PenJamaica125 records
- Rocklands Bird SanctuaryJamaica125 records
- San San Police Station RoadJamaica120 records
- Blue Mountains NP – Starlight ChaletJamaica103 records
- Mockingbird Hill HotelJamaica19 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The arrowhead warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of passerine bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is endemic to Jamaica.
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Questions
How big is the Arrowhead Warbler?
The Arrowhead Warbler is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 9.9 g.
Where does the Arrowhead Warbler live?
Its breeding range: North America: Jamaica. It is most often recorded in Jamaica.
When is the best time to see the Arrowhead Warbler?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Arrowhead Warbler endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Arrowhead Warbler as Least Concern.
What does the Arrowhead Warbler eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Arrowhead Warbler in?
It belongs to the family New World Warblers (Parulidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12–13 cm
- Weight
- 9.9 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 62 mm
- Tail
- 52 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
North America: Jamaica
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- New World Warblers Parulidae
- Genus
- Setophaga
Other birds in the genus Setophaga
Plumbeous WarblerSetophaga plumbea
Elfin Woods WarblerSetophaga angelae
Hooded WarblerSetophaga citrina
American RedstartSetophaga ruticilla
Kirtland's WarblerSetophaga kirtlandii
Cape May WarblerSetophaga tigrina
Cerulean WarblerSetophaga cerulea
Northern ParulaSetophaga americana
Tropical ParulaSetophaga pitiayumi
Magnolia WarblerSetophaga magnolia
Bay-breasted WarblerSetophaga castanea
Blackburnian WarblerSetophaga fusca
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