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Barbuda Warbler
Setophaga subita
Barbuda Warbler (Setophaga subita) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Barbuda Warbler (Setophaga subita) is a member of the Parulidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 7.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Parulidae New World Warblers
- Genus Setophaga
- Species subita
Quick facts
- Weight
- 7.6 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Parulidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Barbuda Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Barbuda Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Barbuda Warbler (Setophaga subita) is a member of the Parulidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Barbuda.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 7.6 g, with a wing length of about 5.1 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 154 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Barbuda Warbler?
The Barbuda Warbler is a very small bird that weighs around 7.6 g.
Where does the Barbuda Warbler live?
The Barbuda Warbler is found across North America with a range covering NA Barbuda, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Barbuda Warbler belong to?
The Barbuda Warbler (Setophaga subita) belongs to the Parulidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Barbuda Warbler eat?
The Barbuda Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Barbuda Warbler migrate?
The Barbuda Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Barbuda Warbler endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Barbuda Warbler's range?
The Barbuda Warbler has a mapped global range of about 154 km².
Conservation
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