Altamira Yellowthroat vs Black-throated Green Warbler

Geothlypis flavovelata compared with Setophaga virens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Altamira Yellowthroat Black-throated Green Warbler
Scientific Name Geothlypis flavovelata Setophaga virens
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Parulidae Parulidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.8 cm (4.3 in) 12.4 cm (4.9 in)
Weight 10.85 g (0.38 oz) 9.4 g (0.33 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Altamira Yellowthroat only

None

Black-throated Green Warbler only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Altamira Yellowthroat

Least Concern

Black-throated Green 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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