Black-polled yellowthroat
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Geothlypis speciosa

The black-polled yellowthroat (Geothlypis speciosa ) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.

Appearance

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.

Distribution

Geography

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It is endemic to central Mexico and the southwestern Mexican Plateau, in Guanajuato, Michoacán, and México State.

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Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes and freshwater marshes.

It is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, threatened by habitat loss.

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Black-polled yellowthroat habitat map
Black-polled yellowthroat habitat map
Black-polled yellowthroat
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Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Black-polled yellowthroat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-polled_yellowthroat
2. Black-polled yellowthroat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22721851/180051003
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/679978

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