If it was with a group of other birds and had a tiny reddish mark near its eye, it was probably a Cedar Waxwing.
The bird you are describing sounds like a Cedar Waxwing. They have distinctive yellow-tipped tail feathers and a pointed crest on their heads. They are slightly larger than a sparrow and are known for their sleek appearance and high-pitched call.
The small black bird with a yellow belly is called a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.
The small green bird with a yellow belly is called a Greenfinch.
The small bird with a yellow belly and black head is called a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.
The bird species known for having a yellow belly and a black head is the Yellow-headed Blackbird.
The Goldcrest is the smallest bird in the UK. It is a tiny, lively greenish bird with a yellow crest on its head.
A Phainopepla is a black bird with a crest....glossy black.
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I think your talking about a yellow-bellied sapsucker.
The Gouldian finch has a red head and yellow belly. They are native to Australia. Any Gouldian finch in North America is an escaped pet.
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Be careful as you crest this ridge. The bird has a nice crest.