Yellow throats
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Yellow throat ( Geothlypis trichas ) |
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The yellow throats ( Geothlypis ) are a genus consisting of 15 species from the family of the wood warbler (Parulidae).
features
In appearance, the species are very similar with the exception of the meadow yellow throat ( Geothlypis poliocephala ). The upper side plumage is mostly olive green to olive yellow; the underside plumage yellow and the beak black. The black face mask, which stands out clearly from the rest of the plumage, is characteristic of the adult male specimens. Another prominent feature in most male representatives is a forehead crown band that borders the black face mask and usually extends to the sides of the neck and the ear covers.
Occurrence, nutrition and reproduction
Yellow throats, with the exception of the masked yellow throat ( Geothlypis aequinoctialis ) and the willow yellow throat ( Geothlypis trichas ), are resident birds . The distribution area extends from North America through Central America to South America . Four members of this genus are endemic to Mexico . Most of the habitats are in swamps and other wetlands . They lay their deep, bowl-shaped nest well hidden in the grass or other lower areas of the vegetation . They feed mainly on insects and other invertebrates .
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literature
- Jon Curson, David Quinn, David Beadle: New World Warblers. Helm, London 1994, ISBN 0-7136-3932-6 .
