Altamira Yellowthroat vs Cerulean Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Setophaga cerulea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Cerulean Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Setophaga cerulea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 13.1 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 9.2 g (0.32 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Altamira Yellowthroat only

None

Cerulean Warbler only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Near Threatened

Cerulean 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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