Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia · New World Warblers
The Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) is a widespread and vibrant songbird known for its striking yellow plumage. These active birds are a common sight and sound in many North American landscapes during the warmer months. They are recognized for their cheerful songs and their preference for shrubby, often wet, habitats.
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938 calls·first heard Jul 1·last 3d ago
When it's heardpeak 8a · fall
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How to know it
- Adult males are almost entirely bright yellow, often described as a 'Crayola-yellow' or 'lemony yellow.'
- Males typically display rusty or chestnut-colored streaks on their chests, though the prominence of these can vary.
- Yellow spots in the tail feathers, visible when the tail is fanned, are a distinguishing feature among North American warblers.
- Females and immature males are generally duller yellow, with less prominent or absent breast streaking and sometimes a more olive-green back.