Altamira Yellowthroat (Geothlypis flavovelata)
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Altamira Yellowthroat

Geothlypis flavovelata Ridgway, 1896

13 cmLength11 gWeight

The Altamira yellowthroat (Geothlypis flavovelata) is a New World warbler.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Altamira yellowthroat (Geothlypis flavovelata) is a New World warbler. It is a resident breeding bird endemic to the Gulf slope of north-eastern Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Altamira Yellowthroat?

The Altamira Yellowthroat is about 13 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Altamira Yellowthroat live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: eastern Mexico.

Is the Altamira Yellowthroat endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Altamira Yellowthroat as Near Threatened.

What does the Altamira Yellowthroat eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Altamira Yellowthroat in?

It belongs to the family New World Warblers (Parulidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
13 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
52 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: eastern Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Geothlypis

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Altamira Yellowthroat

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