This is my first time seeing this bird in my backyard. There was a large flock of them in the trees. They move quickly and are difficult to video and photo. This bird is also called a Myrtle Warbler, Butterbutt, or Yump. Females are more dull, with brown streaking on the front and back. They still have a yellow rump.
In the winter, Yellow-rumped Warblers find open areas with fruiting shrubs and scattered trees. Our backyard borders a large city park with plenty of open areas, there is a stream when it rains, and plenty of old trees.
This bird is 4.5 – 6 inches with a wingspan of 7-9 inches. They weigh between 12 – 13g and have a life span of approximately 6 years. They eat fruit, sunflower seeds, mealworms, peanuts, suet, and sugar water. It was a pleasure getting to see them as they visited my backyard.
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My name is Chastity. I started a Blog because a lot of people would rather have the recipes on a website than pull it up on YouTube. This site started out to basically be a recipe site. In recent years we've added a few extras, such as gardening, DIY projects, and backyard birdwatching. Thanks to my sister for helping me get this Blog up and going. I will link the video, if available, for each post.
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