North Dakota wildlife
Yellow Warbler (male)
Setophaga petechia
Bright yellow male sings from willow thickets in prairie wetlands.
See the Yellow Warbler (male) up close
Best months
May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Best in early morning during late May through July; check eBird for recent sightings.
Where to look
Prairie pothole willow wetlands (e.g., Missouri Coteau)J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife RefugeAudubon National Wildlife Refuge
Conservation status
Common summer resident across the state
Good to know
What do yellow warblers eat?
They primarily eat insects like caterpillars, beetles, and spiders, caught by gleaning from leaves.
How can I tell a male yellow warbler from a female?
Males are bright yellow with reddish streaks on the breast; females are duller yellow with faint or no streaks.
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