Oriente warbler
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Teretistris fornsi

The Oriente warbler (Teretistris fornsi ) is a species of bird in the Cuban warbler family, Teretistridae, that is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats include dry forests, lowland moist forests, montane moist forests, and xeric shrublands. As its common name implies, the Oriente warbler is found in Cuba's east; it is the sister species to its fellow Cuban endemic, the yellow-headed warbler, which is found in extreme western Cuba.

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This species measures 13 cm (5.1 in) long. Its upperparts are a uniformly medium-grey. The underparts are mostly yellow, with a light grey belly. A whitish eye ring and slightly decurved bill are distinctive traits.

The Oriente warbler feeds on insects, spiders and small lizards.

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References

1. Oriente warbler Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriente_warbler
2. Oriente warbler on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22721870/94736328
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/574059

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