About the Masked Yellowthroat
The masked yellowthroat is a New World warbler. It has a number of separate resident breeding populations in South America. The black-lored yellowthroat and southern yellowthroat were formerly considered subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Geothlypis aequinoctialis |
| Species Codes | masyel2, MAYE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Yellowthroat belong to?
The Masked Yellowthroat (Geothlypis aequinoctialis) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Yellowthroat?
The masked yellowthroat is a New World warbler. It has a number of separate resident breeding populations in South America. The black-lored yellowthroat and southern yellowthroat were formerly considered subspecies....
Where can I report a Masked Yellowthroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Yellowthroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code masyel2, or on iNaturalist.
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