How to Identify Parulidae

Parulidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 88 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Parulidae Species

How to identify Setophaga pitiayumi (Vieillot, 1817)

Setophaga pitiayumi (Vieillot, 1817)

Setophaga pitiayumi (Vieillot, 1817)

Setophaga pitiayumi (tropical parula) is a small Neotropical warbler with distin…

How to identify Setophaga magnolia (A.Wilson, 1811)

Setophaga magnolia (A.Wilson, 1811)

Setophaga magnolia (A.Wilson, 1811)

Setophaga magnolia, the magnolia warbler, is a small migratory New World warbler…

How to identify Leiothlypis ruficapilla (A.Wilson, 1811)

Leiothlypis ruficapilla (A.Wilson, 1811)

Leiothlypis ruficapilla (A.Wilson, 1811)

This is a small New World warbler species with detailed physical traits, range, …

How to identify Myiothlypis leucoblephara (Vieillot, 1817)

Myiothlypis leucoblephara (Vieillot, 1817)

Myiothlypis leucoblephara (Vieillot, 1817)

Myiothlypis leucoblephara, the white-rimmed/white-browed warbler, is a Parulidae…

How to identify Geothlypis speciosa P.L.Sclater, 1859

Geothlypis speciosa P.L.Sclater, 1859

Geothlypis speciosa P.L.Sclater, 1859

Geothlypis speciosa, the black-polled yellowthroat, is a Vulnerable bird endemic…

How to identify Geothlypis nelsoni Richmond, 1900

Geothlypis nelsoni Richmond, 1900

Geothlypis nelsoni Richmond, 1900

Geothlypis nelsoni, the hooded yellowthroat, is a Parulidae bird endemic to nort…

How to identify Geothlypis formosa (A.Wilson, 1811)

Geothlypis formosa (A.Wilson, 1811)

Geothlypis formosa (A.Wilson, 1811)

Geothlypis formosa, the Kentucky warbler, is a small scarce migratory bird of de…

How to identify Basileuterus tristriatus (Tschudi, 1844)

Basileuterus tristriatus (Tschudi, 1844)

Basileuterus tristriatus (Tschudi, 1844)

Basileuterus tristriatus, the three-striped warbler, is a small South American b…

How to identify Setophaga citrina (Boddaert, 1783)

Setophaga citrina (Boddaert, 1783)

Setophaga citrina (Boddaert, 1783)

Setophaga citrina, the hooded warbler, is a small New World warbler with distinc…

How to identify Setophaga palmarum (J.F.Gmelin, 1789)

Setophaga palmarum (J.F.Gmelin, 1789)

Setophaga palmarum (J.F.Gmelin, 1789)

Setophaga palmarum, the palm warbler, is a small migratory warbler with defined …

How to identify Teretistris fernandinae (Lembeye, 1850)

Teretistris fernandinae (Lembeye, 1850)

Teretistris fernandinae (Lembeye, 1850)

Teretistris fernandinae, the yellow-headed warbler, is a small bird native to we…

How to identify Myiothlypis flaveola S.F.Baird, 1865

Myiothlypis flaveola S.F.Baird, 1865

Myiothlypis flaveola S.F.Baird, 1865

The flavescent warbler (Myiothlypis flaveola) is a Parulidae bird found across s…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Parulidae?

Parulidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Some subspecies, particularly insular ones, are sometimes treated as separate distinct species. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Parulidae?

Parulidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. Additional distinguishing features include the distribution and extent of non-yellow coloration on the breast, and how far yellow extends below the cheek and on the belly.

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