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Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

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Illustration of Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus)

The Pine Warbler is one of the few warblers that winters in the continental United States, sustained by its ability to eat seeds and berries when insects are scarce — it commonly visits feeders for suet and millet. It is closely associated with pines and rarely strays far from pine forests year-round. Males are yellow with streaked breasts; females are much drabber brown.

Habitat
Open pine forests and pine barrens
Diet
Pine seeds, insects, berries, and suet at feeders
How common
Common

Best time to see a Pine Warbler

The best time to see a Pine Warbler is January–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 29,797 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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