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American Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) - Parc de la Frayère - 2019-07-07
American Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) - 2019-07-07

American Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)

The American Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) is a vibrant, small songbird known for its striking yellow plumage and melodic song. Thriving in riverine habitats, this species breeds in the Montreal area and migrates to Central and northern South America during the autumn months.

🇫🇷Paruline jaune
🇩🇪Gold-Waldsänger
🇲🇽Reinita amarilla

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyParulidae

ID and Whereabouts

The American Yellow Warbler is predominantly yellow with olive-toned wings. Males are distinguished by their red streaks across the breast.

The American Yellow Warbler can be observed from May to August in various parks throughout Montreal. They are typically found in the upper branches of deciduous trees.

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Jardin Botanique de Montréal x - - -
Parc Angrignon x x - -
Parc Bernard-Landry x - - -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - - -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Parc de la Cité - x - -
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation x - - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length10-18cm
Weight9-10g
Wingspan16-21cm
Clutch Size1-7 eggs
Incubation10-13 days
Fledging9-12 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Explore More

📖 For more information about this species: Wikipedia Page

Muuuh's Field Observations and Notes

Captured Moments

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