Grace's Warbler

Male
Female

Spring, Summer

Size
5"
Listen
Plumage / Description

Males have a bright yellow throat and breast, as well as yellow lores. The belly is white, with black streaking on the lower flanks. Nape, back, tail and wings are gray with two prominent white wing bars. Female plumage is similar, but muted, the yellow and gray are not nearly as bright, more subdued. Both sexes have extensive white in outer tail feathers which is visible in flight.

Habitat

Males have a bright yellow throat and breast, as well as yellow lores. The belly is white, with black streaking on the lower flanks. Nape, back, tail and wings are gray with two prominent white wing bars. Female plumage is similar, but muted, the yellow and gray are not nearly as bright, more subdued. Both sexes have extensive white in outer tail feathers which is visible in flight.

Relative Abundance

Common in proper habitat

Behavior

A foliage gleaner, very active high up in Ponderosa Pine trees as they forage for food. During breeding season is best found by hearing its song, then attempting to locate.

Diet

Insects

Similar Species

NA

Best Sites

Granite Basin Recreation area and in the Bradshaw Mountains in a Ponderosa pine habitat.