I've been researching this myself to identify the birds in "Island of Blue Dolphins" and my guess is that it is the Western Tanager.
love bird
The Eurasian Blackbird is a black bird with a yellow beak.
Sounds like you have a golden crowned kinglet.
the bird is called an American goldfinch. we have a billion of them and they love thistle.
The Orchard Oriole is primarily a vibrant yellow and black bird. Males feature a bright orange-yellow body with black wings and a black head, while females are generally more subdued, displaying a yellow-green coloration with lighter underparts. Their striking colors make them easily recognizable among other bird species.
love bird
A mallard is a bird that has an iridescent green head and brown on the body. The ring necked pheasant is another bird with a brown body, and an iridescent green head.
A parrot
That would be the Black Headed Oriole.
The bird you are referring to is a Grackle. The female has the yellow eyes.
The small bird with a yellow belly and black head is called a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.
yellowhammer
The bird species known for having a yellow belly and a black head is the Yellow-headed Blackbird.
The Eurasian Blackbird is a black bird with a yellow beak.
not sure really
The bird you are describing is likely the Western Meadowlark. It is known for its bright yellow head and body, black wingtips, and is slightly larger than a blue jay. It is a common bird found in grasslands and prairies across Oklahoma.
Sounds like you have a golden crowned kinglet.