Riverbank Warbler (Myiothlypis rivularis)
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Riverbank Warbler

Myiothlypis rivularis (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1821)

11–14 cmLength14 gWeight

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

Busiest months: May and July–October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Riverbank Warbler has been recorded at 78 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil1,333 records
  2. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina827 records
  3. PE IntervalesBrazil390 records
More places
  1. Itanhaém – Chácara SaraBrazil358 records
  2. Peruíbe – GuaraúBrazil345 records
  3. Área do Projeto DacnisBrazil321 records
  4. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina286 records
  5. Angra dos Reis – Sertão de Mambucaba/PerequêBrazil279 records
  6. Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil265 records
  7. Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil254 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaBoliviaParaguaySurinameVenezuelaFrench GuianaGuyana

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 riverbank warbler (Myiothlypis rivularis) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Riverbank Warbler?

The Riverbank Warbler is about 11–14 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Riverbank Warbler live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern, southeastern, south-central. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Riverbank Warbler?

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

Is the Riverbank Warbler endangered?

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

What does the Riverbank Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Riverbank Warbler in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–14 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
57 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: northern, southeastern, south-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Myiothlypis

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Riverbank Warbler

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