The Oriente warbler is one of two species of bird in the Cuban warbler family Teretistridae. It is endemic to central and eastern Cuba.
Region
Caribbean (eastern Cuba)
Typical Environment
Occurs from coastal scrub and dry evergreen woodland to pine forests and moist foothill and montane forests in eastern and parts of central Cuba. It tolerates secondary growth, forest edges, and thickets, and can be found in coffee plantations and mixed pine–broadleaf mosaics. Birds often move through the mid-story and understory, gleaning from leaves, twigs, and clusters of epiphytes. It is generally absent from treeless areas and dense interior mangroves but uses mangrove edges.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1500 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Oriente warbler is one of only two members of the Cuban warbler family, Teretistridae, a lineage unique to Cuba. It is an active foliage-gleaner that frequently joins mixed-species flocks in forests and scrub. Pairs keep close contact with sharp chips and trills while foraging, often flicking the tail and wings.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually found in pairs or small family groups that maintain contact calls while foraging. Frequently associates with mixed-species flocks, moving quickly through foliage and low to mid-story. Nests are cup-shaped, placed low to mid-level in shrubs or small trees; both sexes help feed young.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song is a rapid, tinkling series of thin trills and chips, delivered in short bursts from cover. Calls are sharp, high-pitched chips used to keep contact within pairs and flocks.
