Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata)

The Yellow-rumped Warbler, known for its vibrant yellow patches, is a small migratory bird that thrives in coniferous forests across North America. This adaptable species is often spotted in the Montreal area during spring, adding a splash of colour to the region's diverse avian population.

🇫🇷	Paruline à croupion jaune
🇩🇪	Kron-Waldsänger
🇲🇽	Reinita coronada

Taxonomy

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Parulidae

Tips for Identifying This Species

The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a small bird distinguished by its vibrant yellow throat and a yellow patch on the head and each side in males. Both males and females feature a distinctive yellow spot on the back. The rest of the plumage is a mix of black, grey, and brown.

Notes about Whereabouts

You can find the Yellow-rumped Warbler in bushes and trees within more secluded parks that feature coniferous or mixed forests. They typically arrive in the spring. Park Pointe-aux-Prairies is a recommended location to observe this species.

Observations by Park and Season

Location	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies	x	-	-	-
Parc de la Frayère	-	x	-	-
Parc des Rapides	-	x	-	-

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length	12-15cm
Weight	11-14g
Wingspan	19-24cm
Clutch Size	1-6 eggs
Incubation	12-13 days
Fledging	12-17 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year