![]() These warblers can also be found in tropical regions during the winter, where they frequent mangroves and shade coffee plantations.Ĭompared to other warblers, the Yellow-rumped species is a versatile forager. In the fall and winter they will move to open shrubby areas such as parks, residential areas, and dunes. In the summer, the Yellow-rumped Warbler can be found mainly in coniferous forests and mountainous areas, especially in the western US and Appalachian mountains. Males also have a signature soft and slow warble or trill consisting of up to 21 notes that lasts for about 1-3 seconds. As with many bird species, the males are more striking while the females tend to be duller in color. However, during the spring these birds will molt, turning shades of gray and black with bold flashes of white and bright yellow markings on their rump, sides, and face. In winter, these birds are pale brown with a bright yellow rump, just as their name suggests. The most notable characteristic of the Yellow-rumped Warbler is in it markings. These warblers have a long and narrow tail that is 2-3 inches long and a sturdy half-inch long bill. They range in size from 5-6.5 inches in length and have a wingspan of about 8-10 inches. The Yellow-rumped Warbler ( Setophaga coronata) is from the wood warblers family or birds and is large compared to most. The winter birds are lively and jubilant here at Prairie Ridge, darting around and enjoying the beautiful weather! Between the cheerful chirps and fluttering activity, the colorful yellow flashes of the Yellow-rumped Warbler are easy to spot and a wonderful sight to see! Today’s What Time is it in Nature is brought to you by Terra Meares, citizen science volunteer and former intern at Prairie Ridge! Terra is a student at North Carolina State University majoring in Plant and Soil Science with a concentration in Crop Biotechnology. ![]()
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