# Magnolia Warbler (*Setophaga magnolia*) The Magnolia Warbler is a small, colorful bird with bright yellow and black feathers. They love to flit around trees and bushes, singing cheerful songs as they search for tasty insects. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 13 - **Habitat:** Forests ![Magnolia Warbler](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Dendroica_magnolia_MN.jpg&width=800) Photo: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dendroica_magnolia_MN.jpg) ## Appearance The Magnolia Warbler has a vibrant yellow throat and underparts with bold black streaks resembling a necklace. Its head is gray, and it sports a distinct black mask and white patches on its wings. Males are brighter, making them visually different from many other warblers. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Parulidae - **Genus:** Setophaga ## Interesting facts - Despite its name, this warbler doesn't eat magnolias! - Their cheerful song sounds a bit like 'witta-witta-wittee'. - They build neat cup-shaped nests hidden in dense evergreen trees. - Young Magnolia Warblers look very different from their colorful parents. ## Special abilities - **Acrobatic Forager:** Magnolia Warblers can hang upside down to grab insects from leaves, helping them find hidden meals. - **Migration Master:** Magnolia Warblers travel thousands of kilometers annually because it helps them find food and warm weather. - **Insect Snatcher:** Magnolia Warblers can catch flying insects mid-air, because it helps them quickly hunt for prey. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 11-13 cm - **Wingspan:** 18-20 cm - **Weight:** 0.0079-0.0122 kg - **Lifespan:** 2-5 years - **Speed:** 35 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 3-5 - **Incubation:** 11-13 days - **Migration Distance:** 4000 km ## Diet & Feeding These little birds love to eat insects, helping to control tiny bug populations! - **Age differences:** As they mature and in fall, they may eat more berries and fruit. - **Primary Foods:** Caterpillars, Beetles, Flies, Spiders, True bugs, Berries - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Shelter:** [White Spruce](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-spruce) (*Picea glauca*) — often nests in - **Shelter:** [Eastern White Pine](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-white-pine) (*Pinus strobus*) — builds nests within - **Eats:** Eastern Tent Caterpillar (*Malacosoma americanum*) — feeds on larvae of - **Eaten by:** [Sharp-shinned Hawk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sharp-shinned-hawk) (*Accipiter striatus*) — is a common predator of ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Migratory](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/migratory): Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Magnolia Warbler? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Magnolia Warbler? 11-13 cm ### What is Magnolia Warbler's wingspan? 18-20 cm ### How much does Magnolia Warbler weigh? 0.0079-0.0122 kg ### How long does Magnolia Warbler live? 2-5 years ### How fast can Magnolia Warbler move? 35 km/h ### What does Magnolia Warbler eat? These little birds love to eat insects, helping to control tiny bug populations! ### Where is Magnolia Warbler usually found? Forests ## Where to spot - [Awbury Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/awbury-arboretum) — Pennsylvania, US · Botanical Garden - [Derryfield Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/derryfield-park) — New Hampshire, US · Park - [Patterson Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/patterson-park) — Maryland, US · Botanical Garden - [Verbena](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/verbena) — Alabama, US · Neighborhood - [Alamo Plaza Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alamo-plaza-historic-district) — Texas, US · Historic District - [Athens Lunatic Asylum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/athens-lunatic-asylum) — Ohio, US · Historic District [View all places to see Magnolia Warbler](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/magnolia-warbler) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Magnolia Warbler: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/magnolia-warbler)