In the United States and Canada there are many birds colored primarily yellow and black. This is a common color pattern of several species of finches, tanagers, orioles, meadowlarks and warblers.

Elf owls are compact little birds, with yellow eyes, short tails, no ear tufts and larger-than-usual heads for their body ...

The bridled white-eye's plumage is otherwise yellow, and each bird has a yellowish-orange bill, legs, and feet. Rota bridled white-eyes are considered gregarious and are often observed in small groups ...