Bahama Yellowthroat (Geothlypis rostrata)
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Bahama Yellowthroat

Geothlypis rostrata Bryant, H, 1867

15 cmLength16 gWeight

The Bahama yellowthroat (Geothlypis rostrata) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers.

Busiest months: April · Most records: Bahamas

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: April · Most records: Bahamas

Bahama Yellowthroat has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Abaco – Sandy PointBahamas36 records
  2. Abaco – Bahama Palm ShoresBahamas34 records
  3. Reef Golf Course - FreeportBahamas5 records
More places
  1. The Emerald Golf CourseBahamas4 records
  2. Grand Bahama - Garden of the GrovesBahamas3 records
  3. Rand Nature CenterBahamas1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bahamas

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Bahama yellowthroat (Geothlypis rostrata) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae, the New World warblers. It is endemic to the Bahamas.

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Questions

How big is the Bahama Yellowthroat?

The Bahama Yellowthroat is about 15 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Bahama Yellowthroat live?

Its breeding range: North America: Bahamas. It is most often recorded in Bahamas.

When is the best time to see the Bahama Yellowthroat?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Bahama Yellowthroat endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bahama Yellowthroat as Least Concern.

What does the Bahama Yellowthroat eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Bahama Yellowthroat in?

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

At a glance

Length
15 cm
Weight
16 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

North America: Bahamas

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
New World Warblers Parulidae
Genus
Geothlypis

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Bahama Yellowthroat

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