Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Parulidae
About
The yellow-rumped warbler is a regular North American bird species that can be commonly observed all across the continent. Its extensive range connects both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the U.S. as well as Canada and Central America, with the population concentrated in the continent's northern reaches during the breeding season and migrating southwards to southern North and Central America in the winter. It generally prefers coniferous forests or mixed coniferous-deciduous forests as its breeding habitat, while during the winter it can be found inhabiting more open areas such as shrublands that offer food resources. The yellow-rumped warbler is primarily insectivorous, though the species does eat fruits such as juniper berries as well, especially in winter.
Fun Fact
Yellow-rumped Warblers are the only warblers that can digest the wax in bayberries, allowing them to winter much farther north than any other warbler species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Ranges from Alaska across Canada to Newfoundland, and as far south as Massachusetts and mountains of Virginia, including throughout the northern Great Lakes region.
Diet
Eat fruits such as juniper berries as well, especially in winter.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance