Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia warbler on a branch
Magnolia warbler. Photo by Patrice Bouchard on Unsplash
AppearanceSmall bird about 5″ long with slate gray top and bright yellow under with black stripes. A black mask surrounds the eyes with a white strip above that. Short pointy bill and long, narrow tail. The female is lighter gray with a yellow belly but only a faint black stripe. She has no black mask, her eyes have white eye rings and splotches of yellow on her back.
DietInsects and sometimes fruit in fall.
Feeder FoodUnlike to visit feeders.
HabitatThickly forested areas with conifer trees.
NestingThey nest deep in coniferous trees. They have 1-2 broods/year, 3-5 eggs/brood that are white some speckled. Incubation lasts 11-13 days.

Range Map

Magnolia warbler range map.
Magnolia warbler range map. Compliments of The Cornell Lab.