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Species of bird From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The black-polled yellowthroat (Geothlypis speciosa) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
| Black-polled yellowthroat | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Parulidae |
| Genus: | Geothlypis |
| Species: | G. speciosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Geothlypis speciosa PL Sclater, 1859 | |
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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.
It is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, threatened by habitat loss.
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.
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