Based on 3,278 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Yellow-rumped Warbler is most often recorded in January; in North Carolina it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #33 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Setophaga coronata
Yellow-rumped Warbler in North Carolina 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 North Carolina in January
Northern Cardinal
Red-shouldered Hawk
White-throated Sparrow
American Robin
Eastern Bluebird
Dark-eyed Junco
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Mockingbird
Places to look in North Carolina
Botanical GardenCoker Arboretum
Botanical GardenDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden
State ParkFort Macon State Park
State ParkHanging Rock State Park
State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park
Botanical GardenNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
FAQ
When does Yellow-rumped Warbler appear in North Carolina?
Mainly October–April, with the most records in January.
How common is Yellow-rumped Warbler in North Carolina?
It ranks #33 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in North Carolina (3,278 records in our sample).