Magnolia Warbler Setophaga magnolia
A moderately small warbler with preference for densely packed, coniferous trees. Breeds in summer in East and central Canada and migrates South in autumn. This species mostly eats insects.
Specs
Length | 10-12cm |
Weight | 8-12g |
Wingspan | 15-17cm |
Common Names
German | Magnolien-Waldsänger |
English | Magnolia Warbler |
French | Paruline à tête cendrée |
Spanish | Reinita de magnolia |
Taxonomy
Order | Passeriformes |
Family | Parulidae |
Species | Setophaga magnolia |
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How to Identify
A distinguished characteristic of this species is the yellow breast with black stripes. Females look similar than males but the colors are duller.
![Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) - Jardin Botanique de Montréal - 2022-10-01](https://simaecnet.imgix.net/photos/khm-20221001-1254-0000185836.jpg?w=235&h=235&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5)
![Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) - Tadoussac - 2018-05-21](https://simaecnet.imgix.net/photos/khm-20180521-1129-1526887745.jpg?w=235&h=235&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.45&fp-y=0.44)
Where and When to Spot
I observed this species in Spring in Tadoussac.