yellowbird

Bright feathered songster

Yellowbird is an informal name for any of several small birds with yellow plumage, most commonly the American goldfinch or yellow warbler.

The term appears in folk songs and casual speech rather than ornithological classification: A yellowbird landed on the fence post.

It can also be a term of endearment or a nickname.

avian

canary

Yellow caged songbird

finch · tanager · siskin · bunting · yellowhammer · yellowthroat · vireo · kinglet · meadowlark · weaver

song

trill

Rapid pitch oscillation

whistle · serenade · melody · birdsong · call · chorus · singing · twitter · cheep · lilt

color

bright

Emitting or reflecting light

  • goldenBright yellow, or precious
  • vividIntensely clear and bright
  • lemonAcidic yellow citrus

sunny · saffron · sulfur · brilliant · dazzling · radiant · vibrant · luminous · sunshine · buttercup

symbolism

happiness

Joyful emotional state

  • joyIntense positive emotion
  • freedomAbsence of constraint
  • hopeDesire for good outcomes

cheerfulness · optimism · sunshine · good fortune · springtime · renewal · spirit · messenger · omen · luck

delicate

fragile

Easily broken or damaged

tiny · featherlight · gossamer · ethereal · wispy · petite · fine · gentle · tender · airy

Categories
Opposites
bird coloration

yellowbirdcardinal

Of foremost importance

redbird · bluebird · blue jay · blackbird · crow

visual conspicuousness

yellowbirdsparrow

Small brown urban bird

wren · house finch · junco

Family

bird, yellow, bluebird, yellows, yellowness, yellower, yellowest, yellowtail

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G