West · Central Flyway

Are There Orange-crowned Warblers in Colorado?

Leiothlypis celata — Parulidae

UncommonAbundance
Migrant / TransientSeasonal status
3Active months
33,030Observations

Is the Orange-crowned Warbler Found in Colorado?

Orange-crowned Warblers do occur in Colorado, but they are considered uncommon. Encountering one requires patience and the right habitat during migration windows.

Orange-crowned Warbler is a North American backyard bird.

In Colorado, this species is classified as uncommon. It passes through Colorado during migration. The best months to observe this bird are May, September, October. Peak activity occurs in September.

Monthly Activity — Orange-crowned Warbler in Colorado

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

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RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

FamilyParulidae
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Best Time to See Orange-crowned Warbler in Colorado

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

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Orange-crowned Warbler in Colorado: Quick Facts

The Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) is an uncommon bird in Colorado. It is classified as a migrant / transient in the state, falling within the West region and the Central Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Colorado are May, September, October. For birders in Denver and throughout Colorado, 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 Colorado using the related birds section.