Altamira Yellowthroat vs Flavescent Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Myiothlypis flaveola

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Flavescent Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Myiothlypis flaveola
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 13.3 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 12.5 g (0.44 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Altamira Yellowthroat only

Flavescent Warbler only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Flavescent 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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