What kind of bird is this? He eats out of our hummingbird feeder but he's no hummingbird!?

Question

He has a canary yellow head but the beak and eye area is black. He has black wings but a canary yellow chest/torso. His tail is black. I have a picture but don't know how to post it.

Answer 1

It is an oriole..they are also nectar feeders.  There are a few species so not sure which type is in your area..you did not mention where you live.  Look here to see if either of these are your bird:

Bullock's Oriole:

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBir...

Hooded Oriole:

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBir...

Baltimore Oriole:

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBir...

They also make nectar feeders specifically for orioles:

http://www.oriole-feeder.com/

Answer 2

Sounds like a goldfinch!  They're such pretty birds.  I almost thought an oriole, but they have black heads.  http://www.enature.com/flashcard/show_fl...

Answer 3

Goldfinch!