Altamira Yellowthroat vs Cape May Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Setophaga tigrina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Cape May Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Setophaga tigrina
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 13.1 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 10.325 g (0.36 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 4-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Altamira Yellowthroat only

Cape May Warbler only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Cape May 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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