Wood-warblers (Parulidae)
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata. Insects, plus sap and occasional suet in winter.
Wood-warblers (Parulidae)Orange-crowned WarblerLeiothlypis celata
- Scientific name
- Leiothlypis celata
- Length
- 4.3–5.5 in
- Weight
- 0.3–0.4 oz
- Nest
- Cup on or near the ground in low shrubs
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 3–6 eggs
- Incubation
- 12–14 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Drab olive-yellow with no wing bars
- Faint broken eye-ring and dark eye-line
- Concealed orange crown patch
Voice
A weak, trailing-off trill.
Diet and feeding
Insects, plus sap and occasional suet in winter.
What do orange-crowned warblers eat? · Best feeder for orange-crowned warblers
Orange-crowned Warblers by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Winter visitor | — |
| Alaska | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Alberta | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Arizona | Winter visitor | — |
| Arkansas | Winter visitor | — |
| British Columbia | Summer breeder | June–July |
| California | Year-round resident | April–July |
| Colorado | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Florida | Winter visitor | — |
| Georgia | Winter visitor | — |
| Idaho | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Kentucky | Winter visitor | — |
| Louisiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Manitoba | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Mississippi | Winter visitor | — |
| Montana | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nevada | Summer breeder | May–July |
| New Brunswick | Summer breeder | June–July |
| New Mexico | Winter visitor | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Summer breeder | June–July |
| North Carolina | Winter visitor | — |
| Northwest Territories | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nova Scotia | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nunavut | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Ontario | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Oregon | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Prince Edward Island | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Quebec | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Saskatchewan | Summer breeder | June–July |
| South Carolina | Winter visitor | — |
| Tennessee | Winter visitor | — |
| Texas | Winter visitor | — |
| Utah | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Washington | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Wyoming | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Yukon | Summer breeder | June–July |
Frequently asked
What do orange-crowned warblers eat?
Insects, plus sap and occasional suet in winter. At feeders: suet, suet dough, sugar water.
How big is a Orange-crowned Warbler?
4.3–5.5 in long and 0.3–0.4 oz.
Do orange-crowned warblers use birdhouses?
No. Cup on or near the ground in low shrubs.
Sources
- Orange-crowned Warbler — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Orange-crowned Warbler life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Orange-crowned Warbler — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.