Yellowthroat
Pastures Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis trichas )
The Common Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis ) are a genus of nine species of the family Warbler ( Parulidae ).
Features
In appearance, the species ( Geothlypis poliocephala ) strongly resemble with the exception of Meadow Gelbkehlchens. The top plumage is mostly olive green to olive-yellow; the underside yellow plumage and beak black. Characteristic of the adult males of the black face mask, which clearly sets itself apart from the rest of the plumage. Another prominent feature in most male representatives is a front crown band adjacent to the black face mask and usually draws up to the sides of the neck and the ears ceilings.
Resources, nutrition and reproduction
Are Yellowthroat with the exception of the mask Gelbkehlchens ( Geothlypis aequinoctialis ) and the willow Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis trichas ) resident birds. The distribution area extends from North America via Central America to South America. Four members of this genus are endemic to Mexico. Mostly are the habitats in swamps and other wetlands. Her deep, cup-shaped nest they lay well hidden in the grass or other lower areas of vegetation. They feed primarily on insects and other invertebrates.
Species
- Bahama Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis rostrata )
- Belding Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis beldingi )
- Gold crown Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis flavovelata )
- Masks Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis aequinoctialis )
- Nelson Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis nelsoni )
- Ocher chest Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis speciosa)
- Olivscheitel Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis semiflava )
- Pastures Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis trichas )
- Meadows Yellowthroat ( Geothlypis poliocephala )