Ashy-throated Chlorospingus
NameAshy-throated Chlorospingus
Common NameAshy-throated Chlorospingus
Scientific NameChlorospingus canigularis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe Ashy-throated Chlorospingus has a dark grey crown and nape, with a distinct blackish lore and a faint pale eye-ring. Its throat and breast are bright yellow, transitioning to a white belly. The back, wings, and tail are olive-green.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series, and a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid montane forests from Costa Rica and Panama, through the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, south to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey head, Bright yellow throat and breast, Olive-green back, White belly, Often found in mixed-species flocks
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a dark grey head, bright yellow throat and breast, and an olive-green back. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
