Biology:Black-polled yellowthroat
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Short description: Species of bird
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Parulidae |
| Genus: | Geothlypis |
| Species: | G. speciosa
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| Geothlypis speciosa PL Sclater, 1859
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The black-polled yellowthroat (Geothlypis speciosa) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
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 classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, 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 (2020). "Geothlypis speciosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T22721851A180051003. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22721851A180051003.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22721851/180051003. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Wikidata ☰ Q1585617 entry
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