Altamira Yellowthroat vs Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Geothlypis trichas

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Common Yellowthroat
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Geothlypis trichas
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 10.9 cm (4.3 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 11.275 g (0.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Altamira Yellowthroat only

None

Common Yellowthroat only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Common Yellowthroat

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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