The Grace's Warbler is a summer resident in the southwestern U.S., where its habitat and habits of breeding and foraging high in the canopy of pine forests make it a species that is often difficult to observe. The species was named after the sister of 1800s ornithologist Elliott Coues, who first described the species in 1864.
Habitat
During the summer breeding season, Grace's Warblers are found in forested habitats, usually pine but also sometimes in other evergreens or in mixed evergreen/deciduous forest. During the winter, they are found in mountain pine/oak forests of Mexico.
Diet
Feeds on insects.
Behavior
Spends most of its time high in the forest canopy. Grace's Warblers forage by "flycatching" (flying out from a perch to grab flying insects), clambering on tree branches and foliage, or hovering and gleaning insects from plants. .
Nesting
The nest of a Grace's Warbler is usually constructed on the branch of an evergreen tree. It is built of thin plant fibers, downy plant material, and spider webs. Both the male and female help to feed and raise the young.
Song
Song of the Grace's Warbler is a slow uneven trill that rises in pitch and speed towards the end.
Migration
Summers in the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico. Moves south for the winter, wintering in western and southern Mexico.
Interactive eBird map
Click here to access an interactive eBird map of Grace's Warbler sightings
Similar Species
Yellow-throated Warbler, Magnolia Warbler , Yellow-rumped Warbler
Conservation Status
There are currently no perceived major threats to Cinnamon Hummingbird populations, and the IUCN cites it as a species of "Least Concern".
Further Information
- eBird - Grace's Warbler
- Audubon Field Guide - Grace's Warbler
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology - All About Birds: Grace's Warbler
2) Audubon - Grace's Warbler
3) Birdzilla.com - Grace's Warbler
Photo Information
February 14th, 2009 - Jalisco, Mexico - Photo by Dominic Sherony - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.0 Generic license.
