Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata · New World Warblers
The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a widespread and abundant North American songbird, easily recognized by its distinctive yellow rump patch. This adaptable species exhibits regional variations in plumage, historically leading to different forms being considered separate species. Its ability to digest waxy berries allows it to winter further north than most other warblers.
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97 calls·first heard Jun 27·last 3h ago
When it's heardpeak 6a · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- All plumages and subspecies display a bright yellow patch on the rump, visible even in winter.
- Eastern 'Myrtle' Warblers have a white throat, while western 'Audubon's' Warblers exhibit a yellow throat.
- Males in breeding plumage are striking with gray, black, and bold white markings, and yellow on the crown, sides, and rump.
- In winter, birds are duller brown and streaky, but still retain the yellow rump and often some yellow on the sides.