Tennessee wildlife
Hooded Warbler (male)
Setophaga citrina
Males flash yellow face and black hood; call a loud 'weeta-weeta-wee-tee-oo'.
See the Hooded Warbler (male) up close
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul
Best viewed in early morning during late April to May; check recent sightings on eBird.
Where to look
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkCherokee National ForestRoan Mountain State Park
Conservation status
Spring/summer breeder in moist deciduous forests
Good to know
What is the best time of day to see Hooded Warblers?
Early morning when males are most vocal.
Do Hooded Warblers visit feeders?
No, they are insectivores and forage for insects in the forest understory.
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