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In summer, males are a vivid yellow with a black cap and black wings. Females are a duller yellow without a black cap. Both sexes look the same in winter and turn a pale brown/olive color. They’re identified by their black wings and white wing bar.
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Patches on the rump and under the wings are yellow....
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- American Goldfinch
- Yellow-rumped Warbler
- Cedar Waxwing
- Yellow Warbler
- Common Yellowthroat
- American Redstart Female
- Baltimore Oriole Female
- Magnolia Warbler
- Nashville Warbler
- Evening Grosbeak
American Goldfinches are the most frequently spotted yellow birds in Canada during the breeding season, but some also remain in the south all year. They appear in 38% of summer checklists and 20% of winter checklists submitted by bird watchers for the country. American Goldfinches are popular birds. The males have bright yellow and black coloring i...
Yellow-rumped Warblers are more frequently spotted in Canada during summer, but their numbers increase during migration and are seen in the south of the state. They appear in 20% of summer checklists and up to 34% of checklists during migration. Yellow-rumped Warblers are gray with flashes of yellow on the face, sides, and rump and white in the win...
Cedar Waxwings spend summer in Canada mainly from June to September, but some can be spotted here all year. They are recorded in 18% of summer checklists and 1% of winter checklists for the country. Cedar Waxwings are elegant social birds that are pale brown on the head, chest, and crest, which fades to gray on the back and wings, and tail. Their b...
Yellow Warblers are the second most frequently spotted yellow birds in Canada during summer and appear in 26% of checklists at this time. They arrive in April and start to migrate in October. Yellow Warblers are small bright yellow birds with a yellow-green back, and the males have chestnut streaks on the breast. Females and juveniles are not as br...
Common Yellowthroats spend the breeding season in Canada and are mainly spotted here from April to October. They occur in 21% of summer checklists. Common Yellowthroats are small songbirds that are brownish on the back and bright yellow underneath, with long tails. The males have black masks across their faces. The brightness of the yellow can vary...
American Redstarts are spotted in Canada mainly from April to October, but some stay until December. They appear in 14% of summer checklists. Male American Redstarts are mostly black with bright orange patches and a white belly. Females are olive-gray instead of black and have lots of yellow patches. 1. Setophaga ruticilla 2. Length: 4.3-5.1 in (11...
Baltimore Orioles spend summer in Canada and are mainly seen in the south of the country from May to mid-September. They are recorded in 13% of checklists at this time. Baltimore Orioles are a colorful sign of spring in the east of North America. The adult males are bright orange and black with white wing bars on the black wings. Females are yellow...
Magnolia Warblers live in Canada during the breeding season and can be spotted from April and start to migrate in October. They occur in 8% of summer checklists. Magnolia Warblers males are black on the back and yellow underneath. They have black streaking forming a ‘necklace’ on their necks and down over their bellies. Females are grayer on the ba...
Nashville Warblers are mainly spotted spending summer in southern Canada from May to October and occur in 8% of checklists at this time. Nashville Warblers are mostly yellow underneath but with white lower bellies. They have a greenish-yellow back and gray head with a white eyering. Females and juveniles are less bright than males. 1. Leiothlypis r...
Evening Grosbeaks are vulnerable species in Canada that can be seen in the south of the country all year. Evening Grosbeaks are chunky birds with big bills and a striking yellow and black pattern. Adult males have a bright yellow stripe over their eyes, making them look fierce. Their heads are black, with gray necks, and their chest and belly are y...
- 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.
- Shore Lark. The shore lark is a type of bird species with feathers that are mostly brown, but they also have some larger spots on their body and wings which can be yellow.
- Domestic canary. The domesticated canary is a bird that has been bred in captivity for centuries, starting with the Spanish sailors who brought them home after capturing their island counterparts.
- European Goldfinch. This type has black eyes and a red belly made up of bold stripes. Their wings might be yellow or orange depending on what region you live in!
- American Goldfinch. These types are very similar to European types, except for the fact that they have yellow wings instead of orange. Other than that, these types also love seeds and other types of food just like their counterparts!
- American Goldfinch. Spinus tristis. Length: 11 – 13 cm. Wing Span: 19 – 22 cm. Weight: 14 g. The American Goldfinch is a small yellow bird primarily habitant to the Nearctic region and spotted throughout North America.
- Canada Warbler. Cardellina canadensis. Length: 12 – 15 cm. Wing Span: 17 – 22 cm. Weight: 9 – 13 g. The Canada Warbler is a small yellow bird with a distinct black neckline found in males.
- The Western Kingbird. Tyrannus verticalis. Length: 20 cm. Wing Span: 38 cm. Weight:: 40 g. The Western Kingbird is a colorful small bird commonly seen in the western United States area during the summer.
- Audubon’s Oriole. Icterus graduacauda. Length: 19 – 24 cm. Wing Span: 32 cm. Weight: 31 – 53 g. The Audubon’s Oriole is native to Mexico. They also live in parts of the United States, such as Texas and the coast of Mexico.
Females tend to have the brightest yellow plumage while males only have bright yellow patches on the neck since their underbellies are green-yellow. A gray and black upper color combination is specific to these birds.
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Wilson’s Warbler. Scientific name: Cardellina pusilla. Wilson’s Warbler is a small yellow bird with olive colored upperparts and buff green underparts. Adult male birds also have a black crown. This little bird is primarily a breeding bird of Canada, and is spotted in the US as a visitor during spring and fall migration.
