Altamira Yellowthroat
Geothlypis flavovelata
The Altamira Yellowthroat (Geothlypis flavovelata) is a legendary new world warbler found only in Mexico, weighing about 11 g. The Altamira yellowthroat is a New World warbler.
About the Altamira Yellowthroat
The Altamira yellowthroat is a New World warbler. It is a resident breeding bird endemic to the Gulf slope of north-eastern Mexico.
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How to identify it
The Altamira yellowthroat is 13 cm (5.1 in) long and has a yellow-green back and bright yellow belly. The adult male has a black face mask and yellow crown. Females are similar, but lack the black mask and have an olive crown. This species is easily distinguished from wintering common yellowthroats by its uniform yellow underparts, in contrast to common's white belly. Males' yellow forehead bands are diagnostic. Vocalizations are very similar to those of common yellowthroat and are not readily distinguishable to the human ear.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Altamira Yellowthroat can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Altamira Yellowthroat?
- The Altamira yellowthroat is 13 cm (5.1 in) long and has a yellow-green back and bright yellow belly. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Altamira Yellowthroat?
- The Altamira Yellowthroat is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see an Altamira Yellowthroat?
- The Altamira Yellowthroat is endemic to Mexico, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Altamira Yellowthroat?
- The Altamira Yellowthroat is most easily confused with the Black-polled Yellowthroat, the Bahama Yellowthroat and the Black-lored Yellowthroat.
- Is the Altamira Yellowthroat endangered?
- The Altamira Yellowthroat is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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