Red-faced Warbler

Cardellina rubrifrons

14 cm (5-6") Fairly common. Arizona, southwestern New Mexico. High mountains (above 1800 meters). Pine and spruce forests mixed with oak.

Plain gray back and tail. Distinctive tri-colored head; red forehead, black center, white nape. Red throat and breast. White belly.

Nests on ground.

Song: "zweet" notes similar to Yellow Warbler's.

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