Based on 4,402 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Common Yellowthroat is most often recorded in May; in New York it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #35 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Common Yellowthroat in New York by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New York in May

American Robin
Gray Catbird
Canada Goose
Red-winged Blackbird

House Sparrow

Baltimore Oriole

Mallard

European Starling
Places to look in New York
New York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
Adirondack Park
Queens Botanical Garden
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Common Yellowthroat appear in New York?
Mainly May–May, with the most records in May.
How common is Common Yellowthroat in New York?
It ranks #35 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (4,402 records in our sample).