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Olive Warbler Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    A small songbird with a longer bill (compared to other warblers) and a notched tail. Although technically not a warbler, it has the proportions of warblers such as Yellow-rumped or Grace's.

    Relative Size

    Larger than a Pygmy Nuthatch, smaller than a Western Tanager.

    Relative Sizesparrow or smallersparrow-sized or smaller

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes
      • Length: 5.3 in (13.5 cm)
      • Weight: 0.4 oz (11 g)
      • Wingspan: 9.1-9.3 in (23-23.5 cm)