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Yellow birds are often warblers, orioles, or tanagers but do you know which warbler visits your area? Find out all about common yellow birds to help identify them. These bright and cheery birds can be seen at backyard feeders or out in the fields and forests.
- American Goldfinch. “I photographed this male American goldfinch in my backyard in Foley, Minnesota. Goldfinches are the small yellow bird that made me fall in love with birdwatching!”
- Yellow Warbler. “One of the things I love about Wisconsin is the variety of birds that come here during spring migration. Warblers are the a delight to see.
- Prothonotary Warbler. “It was a very nice surprise to see a prothonotary warbler this spring in Ontario. Normally I have to travel a ways to see this small yellow bird.
- Female Summer Tanager. “The female summer tanager visits our backyard for mealworms,” writes William Palmer. The female is a solid small yellow bird, in contrast to the red male.
- Yellow Warbler. The yellow warbler is a New World warbler and the most widespread warbler species in the Americas. They completely embody what it means to be a yellow bird, with their buttery yellow plumage combined with sweet, whistling tunes during summer.
- American Goldfinch. We can’t have a list of yellow birds without mentioning the American goldfinch. These small North American finches undergo complete molts, where males are vibrant yellow during summer and olive in winter.
- Western Yellow Wagtail. The western yellow wagtail is a small passerine native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are slender birds with long, wagging tails, and their plumage consists of olive above and yellow below.
- Western Tanager. The western tanager is a medium-sized flame-colored American songbird. While its name says tanager, this species is actually in the cardinal family, even though it resembles the tanager species.
- American Goldfinch. Scientific name: Spinus tristis. Probably the most well-known yellow birds in the U.S., the American Goldfinch is a seed-eating bird that will take advantage of your backyard bird feeders.
- Western Tanager. Scientific name: Piranga ludoviciana. The Western Tanager is impossible to miss. Males sport a flame colored head and bright yellow belly, neck, and tail.
- Prairie Warbler. Scientific name: Setophaga discolor. The Prairie Warbler makes its home anywhere but the prairie. Deceptively named, this yellow songbird prefers to spend summers in young woodlands and dense, impenetrable brush in the southeastern United States.
- Scott’s Oriole. Scientific name: Icterus parisorum. The bright and beautiful Scott’s Oriole can be found in the U.S. southwest and Mexico. They prefer to nest where yucca plants are abundant, as well as pinyon pine, juniper and agave.
- American Goldfinch. Spinus tristis. Adults are 3.9-4.7 in (10-12 cm) long and weigh 0.4-0.7 oz (11-20 g). In summer, males are a vivid yellow with a black cap and black wings.
- Wilson’s Warbler. Cardellina pusilla. Adults are 3.9-4.7 in (10-12 cm) long and weigh 0.2-0.3 oz (6-8 g). Greenish and yellow coloring across the body, with gray-brown wings.
- American Yellow Warbler. Setophaga petechia. Adults are 4.7-5.1 in (12-13 cm) long and weigh 0.3-0.4 oz (9-11 g). Lemon-yellow across the whole body, with light chestnut streaks on the chest.
- Yellow-Rumped Warbler. Setophaga coronata. Adults are 4.7-5.5 in (12-14 cm) long and weigh 0.4-0.5 oz (11-14 g). Gray, with white wing bars and black on the chest.
Nov 30, 1999 · On this list, you’ll find birds that are completely yellow, partially yellow, or only have sections of yellow. We would like to mention that most of the yellow birds seen are females. Males of the same species may be red, orange, brown, etc. See 26 of these bird species with beautiful yellow plumage below.
This comprehensive guide aims to help bird enthusiasts identify 45 different yellow birds commonly seen in North America. From warblers to orioles and tanagers, these beautiful avian creatures will surely captivate anyone who has the pleasure of spotting them.
