Yellow-breasted Warbler
NameYellow-breasted Warbler
Common NameYellow-breasted Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga pensylvanica
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsBreeding males feature a bright yellow crown, black eye-line, white cheeks, olive-green back with black streaks, two white wing bars, bright yellow underparts, and prominent chestnut flanks. Females and non-breeding males are duller with less chestnut.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive 'pleased, pleased, pleased to meetcha!' or 'witchy, witchy, witchy-weep'. The call is a sharp 'chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern North America, from southern Canada to the eastern United States. Winters in Central America, from southern Mexico to northern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow underparts, chestnut flanks, olive-green back with black streaks, white wing bars, rufous/chestnut cap and black eye-line (breeding males)
Description
This small, active songbird is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and distinctive chestnut flanks in breeding plumage. It forages primarily for insects in dense undergrowth of deciduous and mixed forests.
