Chestnut-sided Warbler

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Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

Its appearance changes greatly between breeding and nonbreeding plumage.

Chestnut-sided Warbler on a wooden railing with its yellow crown and chestnut sides visible.

Three Identification Clues

01 · FIELD MARK

Breeding birds have a yellow crown, pale face, and chestnut stripes along the sides.

02 · FIELD MARK

Two pale wing bars; breeding males have bold dark facial markings.

03 · FIELD MARK

Fall and young birds can have a lime-green back and crown, grayish face, and white eye-ring.

Identification reference: Cornell Lab of Ornithology ↗

Field Photographs

Chestnut-sided Warbler on a wooden railing with its yellow crown and chestnut sides visible.
Chestnut-sided Warbler on a wooden railing with its yellow crown and chestnut sides visible.
Chestnut-sided Warbler perched in profile among leaves.
Chestnut-sided Warbler perched in profile among leaves.
Chestnut-sided Warbler perched on a tree trunk.
Chestnut-sided Warbler perched on a tree trunk.
Chestnut-sided Warbler perched on a branch beside a large trunk.
Chestnut-sided Warbler perched on a branch beside a large trunk.
Chestnut-sided Warbler partly hidden among leafy twigs.
Chestnut-sided Warbler partly hidden among leafy twigs.
Chestnut-sided Warbler facing forward on a branch against a green background.
Chestnut-sided Warbler facing forward on a branch against a green background.

Range & Sightings

Seasonal Range

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Recorded Observations

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Keep Learning

Compare several photographs, then listen to recordings to connect appearance with voice.

Cornell · Identification ↗Cornell · Life history ↗Cornell · Songs and calls ↗