Wood-warblers (Parulidae)
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata. Insects in summer; able to digest waxy bayberries in winter.
Wood-warblers (Parulidae)Yellow-rumped WarblerSetophaga coronata
- Scientific name
- Setophaga coronata
- Length
- 4.7–5.5 in
- Weight
- 0.4–0.5 oz
- Nest
- Cup on a horizontal conifer branch
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 1–6 eggs
- Incubation
- 12–13 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Bright yellow rump patch
- Yellow patches at the sides of the breast
- White (Myrtle) or yellow (Audubon's) throat
Voice
Sharp 'check' call; loose warbled trill.
Diet and feeding
Insects in summer; able to digest waxy bayberries in winter.
What do yellow-rumped warblers eat? · Best feeder for yellow-rumped warblers
Yellow-rumped Warblers by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Winter visitor | — |
| Alaska | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Alberta | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Arizona | Year-round resident | April–July |
| Arkansas | Winter visitor | — |
| British Columbia | Summer breeder | June–July |
| California | Year-round resident | April–July |
| Colorado | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Connecticut | Winter visitor | — |
| Delaware | Winter visitor | — |
| Florida | Winter visitor | — |
| Georgia | Winter visitor | — |
| Idaho | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Illinois | Winter visitor | — |
| Indiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Kansas | Winter visitor | — |
| Kentucky | Winter visitor | — |
| Louisiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Maine | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Manitoba | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Maryland | Winter visitor | — |
| Massachusetts | Winter visitor | — |
| Michigan | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Minnesota | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Mississippi | Winter visitor | — |
| Missouri | Winter visitor | — |
| Montana | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nevada | Summer breeder | May–July |
| New Brunswick | Summer breeder | June–July |
| New Hampshire | Summer breeder | June–July |
| New Jersey | Winter visitor | — |
| New Mexico | Year-round resident | May–July |
| New York | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Summer breeder | June–July |
| North Carolina | Winter visitor | — |
| Northwest Territories | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nova Scotia | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Ohio | Winter visitor | — |
| Oklahoma | Winter visitor | — |
| Ontario | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Oregon | Year-round resident | May–July |
| Pennsylvania | Winter visitor | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Quebec | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Rhode Island | Winter visitor | — |
| Saskatchewan | Summer breeder | June–July |
| South Carolina | Winter visitor | — |
| Tennessee | Winter visitor | — |
| Texas | Winter visitor | — |
| Utah | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Vermont | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Virginia | Winter visitor | — |
| Washington | Year-round resident | May–July |
| West Virginia | Winter visitor | — |
| Wisconsin | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Wyoming | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Yukon | Summer breeder | June–July |
Frequently asked
What do yellow-rumped warblers eat?
Insects in summer; able to digest waxy bayberries in winter. At feeders: suet, hulled sunflower.
How big is a Yellow-rumped Warbler?
4.7–5.5 in long and 0.4–0.5 oz.
Do yellow-rumped warblers use birdhouses?
No. Cup on a horizontal conifer branch.
Sources
- Yellow-rumped Warbler — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Yellow-rumped Warbler life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Yellow-rumped 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.