Altamira Yellowthroat vs Audubon's Warbler
Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Setophaga auduboni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Altamira Yellowthroat | Audubon's Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geothlypis flavovelata | Setophaga auduboni |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parulidae | Parulidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 15.1 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 10.85 g (0.38 oz) | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Altamira Yellowthroat only
None
Audubon's Warbler only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Altamira Yellowthroat
Least Concern
Audubon'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.
Audubon's Warbler
Audubon's Warbler is a wood warbler that breeds in coniferous forests of western North America, wintering along the Pacific Coast and in Mexico. Weighing about 12.5g with a wingspan of 15.1cm, it has yellow patches on the crown, rump, and sides with a distinctive yellow throat. It forages actively for insects in the forest canopy and mid-story.