Species · GBIF taxon 6093209
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnoliaAlso known as Black-and-yellow Warbler
Magnolia Warblers are striking wood-warblers easily recognized by their bold yellow underparts, black breast streaks, and a distinctive white band across the middle of their tail feathers. During the breeding season, males sport a charcoal-grey back, a black mask, and a bright yellow throat that contrasts sharply with their dark markings. They forage actively in the lower to mid-canopy of coniferous forests, often flicking their tails to flash their white tail spots.
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- diet
- Insects, spiders, and occasionally small berries
- family
- Parulidae
- threats
- Habitat loss, window collisions, and climate change
- life Span
- Up to 6 to 8 years in the wild
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Listen for the song: Learn their short, sweet song, often transcribed as 'wisha-wisha-wisha-look-at-me' to find them in dense foliage.
- Watch the tail: Look for their habit of spreading their tail feathers, revealing a prominent white band.
- Check low branches: Scan the lower branches of young conifers, as they forage closer to the ground than many other warblers.