| Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata (Linnaeus, 1766)) |
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Scientific name: Setophaga coronata (Linnaeus, 1766) Common name: Yellow-rumped Warbler French name: Paruline à croupion jaune Order: Passeriformes Family: Parulidae Size: Body size: 12 to 14 cm; Weight: 12 to 13 g; Wingspan: 18 to 23 cm. Habitat: Coniferous forests and mixed forests during the breeding season, open areas in winter. Food: Insects in summer, fruits and berries in winter. Nesting: The cup-shaped nest is placed about 6 meters above the ground on a branch of a conifer near the trunk. There are one or two clutches of 4 to 5 eggs per year. Migration: Partially migratory depending on weather condition and food availability. Geographic area: North America, Central America from Mexico south to Guatemala. |
The Yellow-rumped Warbler shows bright yellow spots on the rump and on each side of the breast. There may also be a small yellow mark in the middle of the crown. The underparts are whitish with dark streaks. The upperparts are blue-grey to brownish-grey. There is a double white wing bar. Females are duller than males. The tail is quite long. The bill is rather short. There is a small white crescent over and under the eye. |
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Unfamiliar with North American birds, I searched for "bird with a yellow rump" based on this photo and naturally found the Yellow-rumped Warbler species. The rather dull colours must indicate a female. |
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The yellow spots on each side of the breast are better visible on this photo. |
André Bon May 2023