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.
Common Names
| 🇨🇦 | American Yellow Warbler |
| 🇫🇷 | Paruline jaune |
| 🇩🇪 | Gold-Waldsänger |
| 🇲🇽 | Reinita amarilla |
Taxonomy
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae |
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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Identification 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 de la Cité | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 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.
Muuuh's Field Observations and Notes
- 2025-06-08 Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies: Spotted one foraging on the ground along the pathway. Normally, they fly between the branches and leaves of deciduous trees, picking off insects.
All content on this page — including photos, videos, and field audio recordings — was created by Karl-Heinz Müller, a Montréal-based wildlife filmmaker, sound recordist, and photographer. Founder of MUUUH and Québec Sauvage, he has spent over a decade documenting Canada’s natural habitats through immersive soundscapes and wildlife films. Learn more about Karl-Heinz
Last updated: 2025-10-04