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 | |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae |
How to Identify
The American Yellow Warbler is predominantly yellow with olive-toned wings. Males are distinguished by their red streaks across the breast.
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Characteristics
| Length | 10-18cm |
| Weight | 9-10g |
| Wingspan | 16-21cm |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 eggs |
| Incubation | 10-13 days |
| Fledging | 9-12 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
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Where and When to Spot
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.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| 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.