Black-polled Yellowthroat vs White-faced Whitestart
Geothlypis speciosa compared with Myioborus albifacies
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-polled Yellowthroat | White-faced Whitestart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geothlypis speciosa | Myioborus albifacies |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 10.566666666666666 g (0.37 oz) | 15.0 g (0.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-polled Yellowthroat
Least Concern
White-faced Whitestart
About These Birds
Black-polled Yellowthroat
The Black-polled Yellowthroat is a vulnerable, medium-sized warbler; males have a distinctive solid black cap (poll), olive-green upperparts, and bright yellow underparts with an olive-washed breast band. It has a highly restricted range in the highlands of central Mexico, inhabiting tall reed beds, cattail marshes, and wet grassy meadows. It feeds on small insects and invertebrates in dense emergent vegetation.