Prairie Warbler
NamePrairie Warbler
Common NamePrairie Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga discolor
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales are bright yellow on the underparts with black streaks on the flanks. The back is olive-green with a prominent reddish-brown (chestnut) patch. The head is yellow with a distinct black eye-line and a black malar stripe. They have two faint white wing bars. Females are duller, with less distinct markings and a less prominent chestnut patch.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, buzzy, ascending series of notes, often described as 'zee-zee-zee-zee-zee-zee-zee-zee' that rises in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern North America from southern Canada south to Florida and west to the Great Plains. Winters in Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Black eye-line and malar stripe, Chestnut patch on olive-green back, Two faint wing bars, Buzzy, ascending song
Description
The Prairie Warbler is a small, active songbird known for its bright yellow plumage and distinctive facial markings. It typically forages low in dense vegetation, often flicking its tail, and is found in shrubby habitats across eastern North America.
