Yellow-rumped Warbler -- South Dakota Birds

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Dendroica coronata

There are two forms of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, the Myrtle and the Audubon's.  The Myrtle (shown in the pictures to the right) is generally found in the eastern half of the continent, while the Audubon's  is generally found in the western half.  Note the differing throat color and facial pattern for the two forms.  Both forms can be found in South Dakota.  Yellow-rumped Warblers are able to digest some berries and fruits that most other warblers can't. This allows them to arrive earlier in the spring and stay later in the fall than many other warblers, and also allows them to winter in the southern U.S.

Habitat: Conifer forests in the summer, common in a wide variety of habitats during migration.

Diet: Insects and berries.  Winters further north than most warblers because of it's ability to digest berries.

Nesting: Late May through Mid July.

Breeding map: Breeding bird survey map

Song: Yellow-rumped Warbler Song, also Yellow-rumped Warbler Call.

Migrations: Neotropical migrant, wintering in the southern U.S. and points south.

Status: Generally stable through most of its range.

Similar Species: Palm Warbler, Cape May Warbler

Further Information: 1) Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Yellow-rumped Warbler

2) Cornell University's "All About Birds - Yellow-rumped Warbler"

Photo Information: May 2nd, 2003 -- Madison Waterfowl Production Area -- Terry L. Sohl

Additional Photos: Click on the image chips or text links below for additional, higher-resolution Yellow-rumped Warbler photos.

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This page was last edited on 02/03/08