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Black-polled yellowthroat

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Black-polled yellowthroat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Parulidae
Genus: Geothlypis
Species:
G. speciosa
Binomial name
Geothlypis speciosa

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

Distribution

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

Description

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  1. https://www.hbw.com/species/black-polled-yellowthroat-geothlypis-speciosa