Magnolia Warbler
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Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

Silhouette: Dylan GE Gomes · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
483 Verified sightings at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary From 2019 to 2026
22,791 Verified sightings across all 57 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

American Redstart
LC

American Redstart

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga ruticilla

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Hooded Warbler
LC

Hooded Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga citrina

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Chestnut-sided Warbler
LC

Chestnut-sided Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga pensylvanica

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Yellow Warbler
LC

Yellow Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga petechia

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Northern Parula
LC

Northern Parula

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga americana

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Yellow-throated Warbler
LC

Yellow-throated Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga dominica

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Black-throated Green Warbler
LC

Black-throated Green Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga virens

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Bay-breasted Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga castanea

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Yellow-rumped Warbler
LC

Yellow-rumped Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga coronata

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Grace's Warbler
LC

Grace's Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga graciae

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Blackburnian Warbler
LC

Blackburnian Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga fusca

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Black-throated Blue Warbler
LC

Black-throated Blue Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Setophaga caerulescens

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Tikal National Park 🇬🇹 Guatemala
~60%
2 Biotopo Cerro Cahuí 🇬🇹 Guatemala
~60%
3 Calakmul Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~60%
4 Gros Morne National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~50%
5 Cañón del Sumidero National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~50%
6 Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~50%
7 Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~40%
8 Point Pelee National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~40%
9 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~40%
10 Pico Bonito National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~40%
11 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary 🇧🇿 Belize
~40%
12 Isle Royale National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~40%
13 Cape Breton Highlands National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~30%
14 El Triunfo 🇲🇽 Mexico
~30%
15 Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~30%
16 Cusuco National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~20%
17 Lago de Yojoa 🇭🇳 Honduras
~20%
18 Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
19 Celestún Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
20 Wood Buffalo National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
~10%
21 Acadia National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
22 Ciénaga de Zapata 🇨🇺 Cuba
~10%
23 Celaque National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~10%
24 La Tigra National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
<5%
25 Soberanía National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
26 Chagres National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
27 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
28 Big Cypress National Preserve 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
29 Shenandoah National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
30 Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park 🇯🇲 Jamaica
<5%
31 Congaree National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
32 Rincón de la Vieja National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
33 Parque Natural Metropolitano 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
34 Tortuguero National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
35 Bastimentos Island National Marine Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
36 Cahuita National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
37 Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
38 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
39 Tayrona National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
<5%
40 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
41 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
42 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
43 Darién National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
44 Carara National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
45 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
46 Los Haitises National Park 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Insufficient data
47 Santa Rosa National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
48 Jaragua National Park 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Insufficient data
49 El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
50 Ostional Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
51 Volcán Barú National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
52 Masaya Volcano National Park 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Insufficient data
53 Palo Verde National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
54 Marino Ballena National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
55 Piedras Blancas National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
56 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
57 Saguaro National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Magnolia Warbler in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary?

About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Magnolia Warbler sighting in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 483 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Magnolia Warbler in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary?

November has the highest sighting rate for Magnolia Warbler in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.

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