Warblers of Southern Arizona: Orange Crowned Warbler

Continuing my series on Warblers of Southern Arizona, in alphabetical order, next up:

Orange Crowned Warbler

Distinctive Identification Marks: small with sharp pointed bill; low contrast olive-yellow body and grayish olive green back; subtle streaking on breast; faint black line through eye; split eyering; orange patch on crown seldom seen;

Frequency: Common

Season: Spring and Fall

Range: widespread throughout North America (though more common in the West)

Habitat:

Lower Tree and dense shrubbery

Ground (will come to the ground to drink or bath)

Nesting:
Very elaborate nests on ground in open layered cup;

Feeding Behavior:

Gleaning: perched bird takes prey from branch

Hawking: perched bird takes prey from air

They will supplement their insect diet with fruit, berries, seeds, even nectar

General Behavior:

Hovering

Very active; constant movement

Where to Find: Chiricahua, Huachuca, Santa Rita, and Catalina Mountains.  Sometimes in municipal parks as well; Sweetwater Wetlands.

Chance of Finding: high probability during its season and at its preferred habitat.

Low dense brush

At water's edge

Gleaning from tree trunk

Gleaning from deciduous tree