American Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="setophaga-aestiva"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/setophaga-aestiva/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/setophaga-aestiva/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/setophaga-aestiva/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="setophaga-aestiva"></birdfyi-bird>
Not Evaluated
Weight
9.925 g
Family
Parulidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
A vibrant songbird with bright yellow plumage, the American Yellow Warbler weighs just under 10 grams. It frequents shrubby edges, wetlands, and gardens across North America. Males display rusty streaks on the breast during breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.925 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 8-10 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Parulidae (New World Warblers) |
| Genus | Setophaga |
| Species | Setophaga aestiva |
Distribution
American Yellow Warbler has been recorded in 2 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the American Yellow Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 8-10 days.
How big is the American Yellow Warbler?
The American Yellow Warbler has a weight of 9.925 g.
What order and family does the American Yellow Warbler belong to?
The American Yellow Warbler (Setophaga aestiva) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Parulidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Parulidae family
Adelaide's Warbler
Setophaga adelaidae
Least Concern
Altamira Yellowthroat
Geothlypis flavovelata
Near Threatened
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Least Concern
Arrowhead Warbler
Setophaga pharetra
Least Concern
Audubon's Warbler
Setophaga auduboni
Least Concern
Bachman's Warbler
Vermivora bachmanii
Not Evaluated
Bahama Warbler
Setophaga flavescens
Endangered
Bahama Yellowthroat
Geothlypis rostrata
Least Concern