Wood-warblers (Parulidae)
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum. Insects from the ground and low vegetation; berries in winter.
Wood-warblers (Parulidae)Palm WarblerSetophaga palmarum
- Scientific name
- Setophaga palmarum
- Length
- 4.7–5.5 in
- Weight
- 0.3–0.5 oz
- Nest
- Cup on the ground in boreal bogs
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 4–5 eggs
- Incubation
- 12 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Streaked brown-olive with a yellow undertail
- Rusty cap in breeding plumage
- Bobs its tail constantly
Voice
A weak, buzzy trill.
Diet and feeding
Insects from the ground and low vegetation; berries in winter.
Palm Warblers by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Winter visitor | — |
| Alaska | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Alberta | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Arkansas | Winter visitor | — |
| British Columbia | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Florida | Winter visitor | — |
| Georgia | Winter visitor | — |
| Kentucky | Winter visitor | — |
| Louisiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Maine | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Manitoba | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Michigan | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Minnesota | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Mississippi | Winter visitor | — |
| New Brunswick | Summer breeder | June–July |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Wisconsin | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Yukon | Summer breeder | June–July |
Frequently asked
What do palm warblers eat?
Insects from the ground and low vegetation; berries in winter. At feeders: suet nuggets, mealworms.
How big is a Palm Warbler?
4.7–5.5 in long and 0.3–0.5 oz.
Do palm warblers use birdhouses?
No. Cup on the ground in boreal bogs.
Sources
- Palm Warbler — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Palm Warbler life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Palm 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.