Black-polled yellowthroat
The black-polled yellowthroat (Geothlypis speciosa) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Parulidae |
| Genus: | Geothlypis |
| Species: | G. speciosa |
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| Geothlypis speciosa (PL Sclater, 1859) | |
Distribution
It is endemic to central Mexico and the southwestern Mexican Plateau, in Guanajuato, Michoacán, and México State.
Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes and freshwater marshes.
- Conservation
It is an Endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.
Description
The black-polled yellowthroat is 12.5-14 cm (4.9-5.5 inches) long and weighs 10–11.8 grams (0.35-0.42 ounces). The male is olive above and yellow below, with a black mask. The female is duller.
Illustration by Keulemans, 1885
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Geothlypis speciosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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