The Yellow Warbler is the most widespread warbler in North America, breeding from Alaska to Mexico and found in willows and shrubs along virtually every waterway. Males are brilliant yellow with rufous streaks on the breast. It is a frequent host of Brown-headed Cowbird nest parasitism and sometimes responds by building a new nest floor over the cowbird egg, creating multi-story nests.
Best time to see a Yellow Warbler
The best time to see a Yellow Warbler is March–June, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 361 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a Yellow Warbler? What bird is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Yellow Warbler sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Yellow Warbler?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.