Palm Warbler
NamePalm Warbler
Common NamePalm Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga palmarum
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsBreeding adults have a distinctive chestnut cap, a yellow supercilium, and a dark eye-line. The back is olive-brown with faint streaking, while the throat and breast are yellow with reddish-brown streaks on the flanks. The undertail coverts are bright yellow. Non-breeding birds are duller with a less prominent cap.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a simple, buzzy trill, often described as 'swee-swee-swee-swee' or 'zeet-zeet-zeet-zeet'. It also gives a sharp 'chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, grassland, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across boreal Canada and the northern Great Lakes region of the United States. Winters primarily in the southeastern US, along the Gulf Coast, Florida, the Caribbean, and parts of Central America.
Identifying Featuresconstant tail-wagging, chestnut cap (breeding plumage), bright yellow undertail coverts, yellow throat and breast with streaked flanks, ground foraging behavior
Description
This small warbler is easily recognized by its distinctive tail-wagging behavior. In breeding plumage, it features a prominent chestnut cap and bright yellow undertail coverts, often foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
