Midwest · Mississippi Flyway

Yellow-rumped Warbler in Michigan

Yes — Yellow-rumped Warblers are common migrants in Michigan, present from April to October and peaking in October. Setophaga coronata · Parulidae

CommonAbundance
Migrant / TransientSeasonal status
4Active months
121,326Observations

About Yellow-rumped Warbler in Michigan

Yellow-rumped Warbler is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Yellow-rumped Warbler in Michigan

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 Yellow-rumped Warbler in Michigan

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

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Yellow-rumped Warbler in Michigan: Quick Facts

The Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) is a common bird in Michigan. It is classified as a migrant / transient in the state, falling within the Midwest region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Michigan are April, May, September, October. For birders in Detroit and throughout Michigan, knowing the seasonal patterns of Yellow-rumped 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 Michigan using the related birds section.