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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

Length10-12cm
Weight8-12g
Wingspan15-17cm

Common Names

GermanMagnolien-Waldsänger
EnglishMagnolia Warbler
FrenchParuline à tête cendrée
SpanishReinita de magnolia

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyParulidae
SpeciesSetophaga magnolia

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
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) - Tadoussac - 2018-05-21

Where and When to Spot

I observed this species in Spring in Tadoussac.

Last updated on 2023-12-15. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.