Altamira Yellowthroat vs Adelaide's Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Setophaga adelaidae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Adelaide's Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Setophaga adelaidae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 10.0 cm (3.9 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 7.625 g (0.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Altamira Yellowthroat only

Adelaide's Warbler only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Adelaide'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.

Adelaide's Warbler

Adelaide's Warbler is a small New World warbler weighing about 8g endemic to Puerto Rico. It inhabits dry limestone forests and scrubby woodland, feeding on insects gleaned from foliage.

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