Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

Silhouette: Dylan GE Gomes · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
FamilyParulidae (New World Warblers)
GenusSetophaga (Setophaga Warblers)
SpeciesSetophaga magnolia (Magnolia Warbler)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Ostional Wildlife Refuge

1 Verified sightings at Ostional Wildlife Refuge From 2019 to 2026

22,791 Verified sightings across all 57 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ 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 Ostional Wildlife Refuge

Setophaga petechia

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible

Setophaga ruticilla

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Setophaga pensylvanica

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Setophaga castanea

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Leiothlypis peregrina

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Protonotaria citrea

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Parkesia noveboracensis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Basileuterus rufifrons

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Geothlypis poliocephala

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Helmitheros vermivorum

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Mniotilta varia

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Pitangus sulphuratus

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

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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

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Magnolia Warbler

About the Magnolia Warbler

Recent sightings of Magnolia Warbler in Ostional Wildlife Refuge

Closest Relatives at Ostional Wildlife Refuge

Yellow Warbler

American Redstart

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Tennessee Warbler

Prothonotary Warbler

Northern Waterthrush

Rufous-capped Warbler

Gray-crowned Yellowthroat

Worm-eating Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler

Great Kiskadee

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found