Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia)
The Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) is a strikingly vibrant bird known for its distinctive yellow breast adorned with black stripes. This small, insectivorous warbler thrives in the dense coniferous forests of eastern and central Canada during the summer months, before embarking on its southward migration in the autumn.
| 🇫🇷 | Paruline à tête cendrée |
| 🇩🇪 | Magnolien-Waldsänger |
| 🇲🇽 | Reinita de magnolia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae |
How to Identify
A distinguishing characteristic of this species is its yellow breast with black stripes. Females resemble males, but their colours are duller.
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Characteristics
| Length | 11-13cm |
| Weight | 6.6-12.6g |
| Wingspan | 16-20cm |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 eggs |
| Incubation | 11-13 days |
| Fledging | 8-10 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
| Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
This species can be observed in the spring in Tadoussac.