Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia · New World Warblers
The Yellow Warbler is a cheerful and active songbird, often seen flitting through shrubs and trees. Its bright yellow plumage, especially on males, makes it a standout. It's known for its sweet, whistled song, often described as "sweet sweet sweet, I'm so sweet!"
Migrant13 cmWarbling songInsects
70 calls·first heard May 27·last 16h ago
When it's heardpeak 8a · summer
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Bright yellow overall, males with rufous streaks on breast.
- Often found in willows, alders, and other waterside vegetation.
- Active feeder, gleaning insects from leaves and twigs.