West · Central Flyway
Are There Pine Warblers in Montana?
No — Pine Warblers are not regularly found in Montana; any sighting there is a rare stray. Setophaga pinus · Parulidae
Is the Pine Warbler Found in Montana?
Pine Warblers are not regularly found in Montana. 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 Pine Warblers occur regularly are Minnesota (about 750 miles away), Wisconsin (about 1,050 miles away) and Oklahoma (about 1,050 miles away).
Often mistaken for Pine Warblers in Montana: Yellow Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Common Yellowthroat and Nashville Warbler — these occur regularly in Montana, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Pine Warbler.
Pine Warbler is a North American backyard bird.
In Montana, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Montana; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Pine Warbler in Montana
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Pine Warbler in Montana
Other birds in Montana
Birds you might also encounter in Montana.
Pine Warbler in other states
Pine Warbler in Montana: Quick Facts
The Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) is a rarely seen bird in Montana. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the West region and the Central Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Billings and throughout Montana, knowing the seasonal patterns of Pine 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 Montana using the related birds section.