Northern Yellow Warbler
NameNorthern Yellow Warbler
Common NameYellow Warbler
Scientific NameSetophaga petechia
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely bright yellow, with prominent reddish-brown streaks on the breast and flanks. Females are duller yellow overall, often lacking or having very faint streaks. Both sexes have dark eyes and a relatively short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a bright, musical, and emphatic 'sweet sweet sweet, I'm so sweet!' or 'sweet sweet sweet, little more sweet'. They also have a sharp 'chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across most of North America, from Alaska and Canada south through the United States and into Mexico. Winters in Central and South America, extending down to northern South America.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow plumage, reddish streaks on breast (males), small size, active foraging behavior, distinctive 'sweet sweet sweet' song
Description
The Yellow Warbler is a small, active songbird known for its vibrant yellow plumage. Males display distinctive reddish streaks on their breast, while females are a duller yellow. They are often found foraging for insects in dense shrubbery and riparian habitats.
