Common name:
Yellow warbler
Scientific name:
Setophaga petechia aureola
Spanish name:
Canario MarÃa / Reinita amarilla
Conservation status:
Least Concern
EX
EW
CR
EN
VU
NT
LC
Average lifespan:
10 years
Average size:
12 centimetres
Average weight:
8 grams
Overview
The yellow warbler in the Galapagos Islands is considered a sub-species of Setophaga petechia, along with a population found on Cocos island, Costa Rica. It is thought to have colonised the Archipelago less than 300,000 years ago, making it a relative newcomer. Â
As suggested by the name, these birds are bright yellow. Males have a red cap during the breeding season and red streaks on their chests. Females either have pale or no streaks. Juveniles are generally duller in colour. Â
Yellow warblers in Galapagos
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