Yellow Birds
Bright yellow birds like the American Goldfinch are a joy to spot. Learn to identify all the yellow birds that visit backyards and parks.
3 species
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
A small, delightful finch known for its bright yellow breeding plumage. Males in summer are vivid lemon-yellow with black wings and forehead. In winter, both sexes become dull olive-brown.
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
One of the most abundant birds in North America. Males are jet black with brilliant red and yellow shoulder patches. Their 'conk-la-ree' song is a quintessential sound of marshes.
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Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
A large, colorful woodpecker that spends much of its time on the ground, unlike most woodpeckers. Two color forms exist: yellow-shafted in the East and red-shafted in the West.
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