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Wood-warblers (Parulidae)

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus. Insects and, unusually for a warbler, seeds.

Wood-warblers (Parulidae)Pine WarblerSetophaga pinus
Scientific name
Setophaga pinus
Length
5.1–5.5 in
Weight
0.3–0.5 oz
Nest
Cup high on a pine branch
Entrance hole
Does not use nest boxes
Clutch
3–5 eggs
Incubation
10–13 days
Broods
1–2 per season

Identification

  • Olive-yellow with a bright yellow throat
  • Two white wing bars
  • Heavier bill than most warblers

Voice

Musical trill, softer than a Chipping Sparrow.

Diet and feeding

Insects and, unusually for a warbler, seeds.

What do pine warblers eat? · Best feeder for pine warblers

Pine Warblers by state and province

RegionStatusNesting
AlabamaYear-round residentMarch–June
ArkansasYear-round residentApril–June
ConnecticutSummer breederApril–June
DelawareSummer breederApril–June
FloridaYear-round residentMarch–June
GeorgiaYear-round residentMarch–June
KentuckyYear-round residentApril–June
LouisianaYear-round residentMarch–June
MaineSummer breederMay–June
MarylandSummer breederApril–June
MassachusettsSummer breederApril–June
MichiganSummer breederApril–June
MinnesotaSummer breederMay–June
MississippiYear-round residentMarch–June
New HampshireSummer breederMay–June
New JerseySummer breederApril–June
New YorkSummer breederApril–June
North CarolinaYear-round residentApril–June
OklahomaYear-round residentApril–June
OntarioSummer breederMay–June
PennsylvaniaSummer breederApril–June
QuebecSummer breederMay–June
Rhode IslandSummer breederApril–June
South CarolinaYear-round residentMarch–June
TennesseeYear-round residentApril–June
TexasYear-round residentMarch–June
VermontSummer breederMay–June
VirginiaSummer breederApril–June
West VirginiaSummer breederApril–June
WisconsinSummer breederMay–June

Frequently asked

What do pine warblers eat?

Insects and, unusually for a warbler, seeds. At feeders: suet, hulled sunflower, peanut hearts.

How big is a Pine Warbler?

5.1–5.5 in long and 0.3–0.5 oz.

Do pine warblers use birdhouses?

No. Cup high on a pine branch.

Sources

  1. Pine Warbler — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  2. Pine Warbler life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  3. Pine 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.