Magnolia Warbler

Look for this striking warbler moving through the understory and mid-canopy of coniferous and mixed boreal forest, where its black necklace-like streaking, yellow underparts, and white tail band help distinguish it from similar species. It forages actively for insects, often flicking its tail to flush prey from foliage, and its buzzy, whistled song carries well through dense conifer stands. Spring migration and the northern breeding season are the most productive times to look, particularly in young spruce and fir growth where it is most at home.