West · Pacific Flyway

Are There Palm Warblers in Hawaii?

No — Palm Warblers are not regularly found in Hawaii; any sighting there is a rare stray. Setophaga palmarum · Parulidae

RareAbundance
Not regularly recordedSeasonal status

Is the Palm Warbler Found in Hawaii?

Palm Warblers are not regularly found in Hawaii. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.

Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Palm Warblers occur regularly are North Dakota (about 3,600 miles away), Oklahoma (about 3,720 miles away) and Minnesota (about 3,860 miles away).

Palm Warbler is a North American backyard bird.

In Hawaii, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Hawaii; check neighboring states listed below.

Monthly Activity — Palm Warbler in Hawaii

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 Palm Warbler in Hawaii

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February
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March
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April
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
Low

Other birds in Hawaii

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Palm Warbler in other states

Palm Warbler in Hawaii: Quick Facts

The Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) is a rarely seen bird in Hawaii. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii, knowing the seasonal patterns of Palm 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 Hawaii using the related birds section.