Cuzco Warbler (Myiothlypis chrysogaster)
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Cuzco Warbler

Myiothlypis chrysogaster (Tschudi, 1844)

12–13 cmLength11 gWeight

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

Busiest months: May and September–October · Most records: Peru, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: May and September–October · Most records: Peru, Bolivia

Cuzco Warbler has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Manu BiolodgePeru215 records
  2. Sadiri LodgeBolivia122 records
  3. Reserva Ecologica GuadalupePeru110 records
More places
  1. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru101 records
  2. Amazonía LodgePeru100 records
  3. Jardín de Colibries y Mirador Pico de HozPeru8 records
  4. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru5 records
  5. CoroicoBolivia4 records
  6. Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru4 records
  7. Pantiacolla LodgePeru4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBolivia

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 Cuzco warbler (Myiothlypis chrysogaster) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Cuzco Warbler?

The Cuzco Warbler is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Cuzco Warbler live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Cuzco Warbler?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May, September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Cuzco Warbler endangered?

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

What does the Cuzco Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cuzco Warbler in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Myiothlypis

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Cuzco Warbler

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