About Leiothlypis virginiae (S.F.Baird, 1860)
Virginia's warbler, scientifically named Leiothlypis virginiae (S.F.Baird, 1860), is a small songbird with a total length ranging from 4 to 4.5 inches (10 to 11 centimeters). Its plumage is primarily gray, with a paler underbelly and a distinct white ring around the eye. The rump and undertail coverts are yellow, and there is an additional yellow patch on the breast. The species also has a partially concealed dark reddish crest. Females of this species have slightly duller overall plumage, with less yellow visible on the breast. Virginia's warbler is easily confused with the rare Colima warbler, but can be distinguished by its smaller size, brighter yellow rump, and broader distribution. Colima warblers also do not have the yellow breast patch that Virginia's warblers possess.
