The black-polled yellowthroat (Geothlypis speciosa) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
Black-polled yellowthroat | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Parulidae |
Genus: | Geothlypis |
Species: | G. speciosa
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Binomial name | |
Geothlypis speciosa PL Sclater, 1859
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Distribution
editIt 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 classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, threatened by habitat loss.
Description
editThe 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.
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2020). "Geothlypis speciosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T22721851A180051003. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22721851A180051003.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.