Hooded Yellowthroat
A species of Yellowthroats Scientific name : Geothlypis nelsoni Genus : Yellowthroats
Hooded Yellowthroat, A species of Yellowthroats
Botanical name: Geothlypis nelsoni
Genus: Yellowthroats
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Description
The hooded yellowthroat (Geothlypis nelsoni) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is endemic to the highlands of Mexico north of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. It is resident in dense semiarid to humid montane shrubland or chaparral. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Hooded Yellowthroat feeds primarily on insects and other invertebrates, foraging mainly in understory vegetation. It exhibits specialized hunting techniques such as gleaning from foliage. Noted for its adaptability, hooded Yellowthroat may adjust its diet and feeding behavior based on food availability.
Habitat
Hooded Yellowthroat typically inhabits highland regions characterized by dry scrub, brush, and chaparral vegetation. It prefers semi-arid cactus scrubs, known as pedregal, often found on lava beds within plateaus. Ranging at altitudes of 1400 to 3100 meters, hooded Yellowthroat might also frequent damp areas within these habitats. In winter, it can extend to dense scrubs on the edges of woodlands, demonstrating adaptability to slightly varied habitats within its broader ecological niche.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Yellowthroats Species
Hooded Yellowthroat 
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