UFOs! Previously Unidentified Birds, Now ID'd!

Hi everyone! Well, looks as if we've identified both birds accurately. The yellow one identified as a tanager, the other is a juvenile cowbird! Thanks guys for your input!
Please feel free to add your comments and further info about these birds.

Both birds were seen in my backyard back in the summer. I have'nt seen them since. I sent a photo of the golden colored bird to the Alabama Wild Bird Association and they couldn't ID it either. They said it may be an Asian finch. I'm pretty sure it's not native to my area.
Thank you!

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[falcoperegrinus82]

The cowbird is not a partial albino, lacking melanin, etc. It is a juvenile male molting into adult plumage.

[wildstar1]

Awesome! I've never seen one before.

Thanks for watching and the comment.:)

[Farjet]

The first is a female Summer Tanager (notice the overall yellow color, and dull, large beak) and the second appears to be a Brown-headed Cowbird laxking some melanin in the feathers (aka "partial albinism"). These are both native to your area, and are not escapes.

[wildstar1]

Hi! Thanks for watching and for the info. I had never seen the Summer Tanagers before. They're beautiful.:)

[DaniMart2005]

Your first bird is a Saffron Finch, the second is a pied coloured Brown-Headed Cowbird.

[wildstar1]

Thanks for the identifications. That's the first time I've seen a Saffron Finch, also the first time to see a Cowbird with such unusual markings. Very cool.:)

Thanks for watching!

[wildstar1]

Thanks for stopping by! We are blessed with an abundance of wildlife here. I can't complain.lol

I appreciate you watching my videos.:)

Take care.

[pearlycarole]

Shows what a special haven you have that you get these wonderful diverse visitors - I just love visiting your channel and learning more and more! Thank you!

[wildstar1]

Hi,not sure about the yellow-hammer. Yellow-Hammers are a species of woodpecker. The yellow bird here dosen't have a beak like a woodpecker. Not sure what it is yet, thanks for the guess though.:) The second is a cowbird displaying an unusual coloration. It's a young bird.

I appreciate you watching, thanks again!

[nelsoncarmo26]

the first one is a (yellow-hammer), and the second one looks like a discoloured (wagtail).