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 |
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
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 |
Explore More
📖 For more information about this species: Wikipedia Page
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.
Captured Moments
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