Altamira Yellowthroat vs Virginia's Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Leiothlypis virginiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Virginia's Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Leiothlypis virginiae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 8.25 g (0.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Altamira Yellowthroat only

Virginia's Warbler only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Virginia's Warbler

About These Birds

Altamira Yellowthroat

The Altamira Yellowthroat is a near-threatened warbler weighing about 11 g with a 10.8 cm wingspan, restricted to marshes and dense vegetation along the Gulf Coast of Mexico. Males display a distinctive yellow throat and mask pattern used in courtship.

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