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 |
How to Identify
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.
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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 |
| Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
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.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | - | x | - | - |
| Parc des Rapides, Lachine | - | 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.