West · Pacific Flyway

Orange-crowned Warbler in California

Leiothlypis celata — Parulidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
11Active months
466,763Observations

About Orange-crowned Warbler in California

Orange-crowned Warbler is a North American backyard bird.

In California, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Orange-crowned Warbler in California

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyParulidae
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Best Time to See Orange-crowned Warbler in California

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Active
August
Peak
September
Peak
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak

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Orange-crowned Warbler in California: Quick Facts

The Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) is a common bird in California. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Los Angeles and throughout California, knowing the seasonal patterns of Orange-crowned Warbler can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in California using the related birds section.