
Grey-crowned Yellowthroat
A species of Yellowthroats, Also known as Ground Chat, Mirador Yellowthroat Scientific name : Geothlypis poliocephala Genus : Yellowthroats
Grey-crowned Yellowthroat, A species of Yellowthroats
Also known as:
Ground Chat, Mirador Yellowthroat
Botanical name: Geothlypis poliocephala
Genus: Yellowthroats
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Description

The grey-crowned yellowthroat (Geothlypis poliocephala) is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and the United States. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and heavily degraded former forest.

Size
14 cm (5.5 in)
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Grey-crowned Yellowthroat primarily consume insects and other invertebrates, actively foraging in dense vegetation. Their feeding behaviors showcase searching low in bushes and near water. They possess specialized foraging techniques to extract prey, displaying unique adaptations for a diet focused on small creatures.
Habitat
Grey-crowned Yellowthroat typically inhabits damp and grassy fields interspersed with shrubs and hedgerows. This species also thrives in semi-arid scrublands, open savannas, and cultivated fields such as sugar-cane plantations. Generally found in lowland areas, grey-crowned Yellowthroat's range can occasionally extend up to roughly 2000 meters above sea level.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type

Ground

Platform
Species Status
Not globally threatened.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world warblers Genus
Yellowthroats Species
Grey-crowned Yellowthroat