Altamira Yellowthroat vs Yellow-throated Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Setophaga dominica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Yellow-throated Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Setophaga dominica
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 9.883333333333335 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Altamira Yellowthroat only

Yellow-throated Warbler only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Yellow-throated 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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