Black-polled Yellowthroat vs Adelaide's Warbler
Geothlypis speciosa compared with Setophaga adelaidae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-polled Yellowthroat | Adelaide's Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geothlypis speciosa | Setophaga adelaidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 10.566666666666666 g (0.37 oz) | 7.625 g (0.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-polled Yellowthroat
Least Concern
Adelaide's Warbler
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.
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.