About the Yellow-rumped Warbler
The yellow-rumped warbler is a regular North American bird species that can be commonly observed all across the continent. Its extensive range connects both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the U.S. as well as Canada and Central America, with the population concentrated in the continent's northern reaches during the breeding season and migrating southwards to southern North and Central America in the winter. It generally prefers coniferous forests or mixed coniferous-deciduous forests as its breeding habitat, while during the winter it can be found inhabiting more open areas such as shrublands that offer food resources. The yellow-rumped warbler is primarily insectivorous, though the species does eat fruits such as juniper berries as well, especially in winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Setophaga coronata |
| Species Codes | yerwar, YRWA, MYWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Warbler belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Warbler?
The yellow-rumped warbler is a regular North American bird species that can be commonly observed all across the continent. Its extensive range connects both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the U.S. as well as Canada and Central America, with the population concentrated in the continent's northern...
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yerwar, or on iNaturalist.