Hooded Yellowthroat
NameHooded Yellowthroat
Common NameHooded Yellowthroat
Scientific NameGeothlypis nelsoni
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have a prominent black mask covering the lores, cheeks, and throat, sharply delineated from the bright yellow breast and belly. The crown, nape, back, wings, and tail are olive-green. Females are duller, lacking the extensive black mask, with a yellowish throat and olive-grey head.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, musical series of notes, often described as 'wit-chi-wit-chi-wit-chi-wit'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of central and southern Mexico, primarily found in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and Sierra Madre del Sur.
Identifying FeaturesBlack mask (males), Bright yellow throat and underparts, Olive-green upperparts, Small size, Active foraging in dense cover
Description
The Hooded Yellowthroat is a small, active warbler characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-green upperparts. Males display a distinctive black mask across the face and throat, contrasting with the yellow. It typically forages low in dense vegetation, often flicking its tail.
