Wildlife Around Las Vegas, Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)

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Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)
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Yellow Warbler male

General Description: Yellow Warblers (Setophaga petechia) are yellow little songbirds. Males are bright yellow overall with reddish streaks on the breast. Females are dull yellow, without red streaks.

Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Parulidae. Formerly Dendroica petechia.

Favored Habitat: Wet areas with shrubs and thickets.

Yellow Warbler female

Where to Find: During migration, these little birds can be found everywhere. After migration, check Corn Creek, Willow Springs, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, and the higher mountains.

Comments:

If you were a tasty bug or a little caterpillar, this might be the last face you ever see!

Yellow Warbler male with sunset color	Yellow Warbler male
Yellow Warbler male checking every last place for bugs	Yellow Warbler male
Yellow Warbler male	Yellow Warbler female
Yellow Warblers foraging on the ground	Yellow Warbler male

Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.

; Last updated 240124

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