Choco Warbler (Myiothlypis chlorophrys)
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Choco Warbler

Myiothlypis chlorophrys (Berlepsch, 1907)

12–13 cmLength16 gWeight

The Choco warbler (Myiothlypis chlorophrys) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers.

Busiest months: January–March, August and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Choco Warbler has been recorded at 50 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia4,097 records
  2. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador2,211 records
  3. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador1,149 records
More places
  1. San Jorge de MilpeEcuador621 records
  2. Camino Montezuma – Río ClaroColombia606 records
  3. Un Poco del Choco – Reserve & Field StationEcuador594 records
  4. RN Río NambíColombia407 records
  5. PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia324 records
  6. Mashpi – Lodge and trailsEcuador245 records
  7. La Delicia – Guayabillas roadEcuador200 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuador

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 Choco warbler (Myiothlypis chlorophrys) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Choco Warbler?

The Choco Warbler is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Choco Warbler live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia and Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Choco Warbler?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, March, August and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Choco Warbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Choco Warbler as Least Concern.

What does the Choco Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Choco Warbler in?

It belongs to the family New World Warblers (Parulidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
16 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
61 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Colombia and Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Myiothlypis

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Choco Warbler

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