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Jun 3, 2024 · From dull to vibrant, pale to bright and everything in-between. In this article we will look at 15 types of yellow birds found in North America. From insect-eaters to seed-eaters that regularly visit your bird feeder, there is a wide variety of yellow birds on this list.
- 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. American Goldfinches are popular birds, especially due to the males’ bright yellow and black coloring in spring. The females are duller brown, as are males in winter.
- Common Yellowthroat. 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.
- Western Meadowlark. With their bright yellow bellies and melodious song, Western Meadowlarks can brighten up your day. Western Meadowlarks are part of the blackbird family and are about the size of a Robin with shades of brown and white upperparts and a black V-shaped band across the bright yellow chest that turns gray in winter.
- Lesser Goldfinch. Lesser Goldfinches are tiny bright yellow and black songbirds with long pointed wings and short notched tails. Females have olive backs and are more dull yellow underneath.
- Baya Weaver. Baya weaver birds are found in grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent and known for their hanging nests. Weaverbirds are widespread and nest in colonies in thorny trees or palm trees near water or hanging over water.
- Common Iora. Common iora found across the tropical Indian subcontinent and can be easily detected from its loud whistles sound and bright yellow plumage.
- Indian Golden Oriole. Indian golden oriole is the most commonly seen species of yellow bird found in India, The species was now considered a full species and there are two more oriole bird found in India named as black-hooded oriole and black-naped oriole.
- Indian White-Eye. Indian white-eye is another small yellow bird from the open grass and woodland on the Indian subcontinent. The small passerine bird forage in small groups easily identified by the distinctive white eye-ring with yellowish upperparts.
- 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 is a common color in birds, especially among smaller songbirds. In this article we will take a look at 24 small yellow birds, with pictures and descriptions to help you learn to identify them.
Nov 30, 1999 · Learn how to identify yellow birds by their appearance, habitat, and behavior. See photos and descriptions of 26 common yellow bird species, from American Goldfinch to Yellow-breasted Chat.
