Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyParulidae (New World Warblers)
- GenusSetophaga (Setophaga Warblers)
- SpeciesSetophaga magnolia (Magnolia Warbler)
About the Magnolia Warbler
The magnolia warbler (Setophaga magnolia) is a member of the wood warbler family Parulidae. The genus name Setophaga is from Ancient Greek ses, "moth", and phagos, "eating", and the specific magnolia refers to the type locality. American ornithologist Alexander Wilson found this species in magnolias near Fort Adams, Mississippi.
This species is a moderately small New World warbler. It measures 11 to 13 cm (4.3 to 5.1 in) in length and spans 16 to 20 cm (6.3 to 7.9 in) across the wings. Body mass in adult birds can range from 6.6 to 12.6 g (0.23 to 0.44 oz), though weights have reportedly ranged up to 15 g (0.53 oz) prior to migration. Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 5.4 to 6.4 cm (2.1 to 2.5 in), the tail is 4.6 to 5.2 cm (1.8 to 2.0 in), the bill is 0.8 to 1 cm (0.31 to 0.39 in) and the tarsus is 1.7 to 1.85 cm (0.67 to 0.73 in). The magnolia warbler can be distinguished by its coloration. The breeding males often have white, gray, and black backs with yellow on the sides; yellow and black-striped stomachs; white, gray, and black foreheads and beaks; distinct black tails with white stripes on the underside; and defined white patches... Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Chagres National Park
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Magnolia Warbler in Chagres National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Magnolia Warbler sighting in Chagres National Park, based on 51 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Magnolia Warbler in Chagres National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Magnolia Warbler in Chagres National Park in our monthly data.