Two-banded Warbler (Myiothlypis bivittata)
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Two-banded Warbler

Myiothlypis bivittata (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

12–14 cmLength15 gWeight

The two-banded warbler (Myiothlypis bivittata) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers.

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

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Two-banded Warbler has been recorded at 31 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru898 records
  2. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia780 records
  3. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina365 records
More places
  1. PN CalileguaArgentina254 records
  2. Sadiri LodgeBolivia242 records
  3. Finca La MontañaArgentina186 records
  4. Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina120 records
  5. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela76 records
  6. CoroicoBolivia46 records
  7. Manu BiolodgePeru36 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaArgentinaPeruVenezuela

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 two-banded warbler (Myiothlypis bivittata) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Two-banded Warbler?

The Two-banded Warbler is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Two-banded Warbler live?

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

When is the best time to see the Two-banded Warbler?

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

Is the Two-banded Warbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Two-banded Warbler as Least Concern.

What does the Two-banded Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Two-banded Warbler in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–14 cm
Weight
15 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru to northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Myiothlypis

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Two-banded Warbler

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