Grace's Warbler

Grace's Warbler

Setophaga graciae

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Parulidae

About

Grace's warbler is a small New World warbler that specializes in pine woods.

Fun Fact

Grace's warbler was discovered by Elliott Coues in the Rocky Mountains in 1864.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in pine forests, even in migration, though at the northern end of their range (in southern Nevada and Utah and southwestern Colorado) they occur in spruce-fir forest.

Diet

Eats only insects and spiders, as far as is known from limited studies.

Lifespan

18 years

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance