Based on 16,339 research-grade iNaturalist observations in California, Orange-crowned Warbler is most often recorded in April; in California it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #70 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Leiothlypis celata
Orange-crowned Warbler in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in California in April
Mallard
House Finch
Anna's Hummingbird
Canada Goose
California Towhee
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
California Scrub-Jay
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
State ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
National ForestAngeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Orange-crowned Warbler appear in California?
Mainly August–May, with the most records in April.
How common is Orange-crowned Warbler in California?
It ranks #70 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in California (16,339 records in our sample).