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Wood-warblers (Parulidae)

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica. Insects probed from pine and sycamore foliage.

Wood-warblers (Parulidae)Yellow-throated WarblerSetophaga dominica
Scientific name
Setophaga dominica
Length
5.1–5.5 in
Weight
0.3–0.4 oz
Nest
Cup saddled on a high branch, often in Spanish moss
Entrance hole
Does not use nest boxes
Clutch
3–5 eggs
Incubation
12–13 days
Broods
1–2 per season

Identification

  • Grey back with a lemon-yellow throat
  • Bold black-and-white face pattern
  • White wing bars

Voice

Descending series of clear, sweet whistles.

Diet and feeding

Insects probed from pine and sycamore foliage.

What do yellow-throated warblers eat? · Best feeder for yellow-throated warblers

Yellow-throated Warblers by state and province

RegionStatusNesting
AlabamaSummer breederMarch–June
ArkansasSummer breederApril–June
DelawareSummer breederApril–June
FloridaYear-round residentMarch–June
GeorgiaSummer breederMarch–June
IllinoisSummer breederApril–June
IndianaSummer breederApril–June
IowaSummer breederApril–June
KansasSummer breederApril–June
KentuckySummer breederApril–June
LouisianaSummer breederMarch–June
MarylandSummer breederApril–June
MississippiSummer breederMarch–June
MissouriSummer breederApril–June
New JerseySummer breederApril–June
North CarolinaSummer breederApril–June
OhioSummer breederApril–June
OklahomaSummer breederApril–June
PennsylvaniaSummer breederApril–June
South CarolinaSummer breederMarch–June
TennesseeSummer breederApril–June
TexasSummer breederMarch–June
VirginiaSummer breederApril–June
West VirginiaSummer breederApril–June

Frequently asked

What do yellow-throated warblers eat?

Insects probed from pine and sycamore foliage. At feeders: suet (rarely).

How big is a Yellow-throated Warbler?

5.1–5.5 in long and 0.3–0.4 oz.

Do yellow-throated warblers use birdhouses?

No. Cup saddled on a high branch, often in Spanish moss.

Sources

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