Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)
Warblers
Common
Fall and Spring
Yellow Warbler, male - CSU San Bernardino
© Tom Benson
Yellow Warbler, female - Mojave Desert, CA
© Tom Benson
The Yellow Warbler is a fairly common spring and fall migrant on campus in late April to early June and August to October. It is a common migrant and breeding bird in riparian woodlands in southern California.
High Count: 8, Average Count: 2-3
The adult male Yellow Warbler can be identified by it bright yellow plumage with rusty breast streaks. Females and immature males are yellow overall with a narrow white eye ring.