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

ID and Whereabouts

A distinguishing characteristic of this species is its yellow breast with black stripes. Females resemble males, but their colours are duller.

This species can be observed in the spring in Tadoussac.

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

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