Magnolia Warbler

Top males, down young male

The Magnolia Warbler ( Dendroica magnolia ) is a small bird in the family of warblers ( Parulidae ). He got his name from Alexander Wilson is because he first Magnolia Warbler he saw vorfand under some magnolia trees in Mississippi. Their breeding areas are, however, common in the coniferous forests of North America, from Canada to New England and the Great Lakes. In winter, he moved to Central America. As an infrequent visitor, it occurs also in Western Europe.

In the male the face is black. About the eyes to the ears, a white strip attracts. The head and neck are gray. From the throat down to the stomach area to back it has a yellow spring dress, which is traversed from the chest down and flanks with black stripes. The back is dark gray to gray. On the elytra are large white patches. About the tail feathers pulls a white ribbon. The little beak is black, thin and pointed. The female has a similar appearance, only the total plumage duller, grayish face and the stripes on the flanks and on the bottom are not as pronounced as in the male.

They feed mainly on insects, which they track down near the ground in bushes or shrubs. Occasionally, berries and fruits are eaten.

In a cup-shaped nest, the female lays three to five eggs, which are incubated for a period of eleven to 13 days. After about eight to ten days, the chicks are fledged.