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Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia · Legendary · +50 points per sighting
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Coastal scrub (extreme vagrant).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Yellow belly; black streaks.

When to look

A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.

How rare is it?

The Magnolia Warbler sits in our Legendary tier for the UK: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.

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