Buff-throated Warbling-Finch
NameBuff-throated Warbling-Finch
Common NameBuff-throated Warbling-Finch
Scientific NameMicrospingus lateralis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsAdults have grey upperparts, blackish wings and tail. The head features a prominent yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a blackish eye-line. The throat and breast are a rich buffy-orange or rufous, transitioning to white on the lower belly and undertail coverts. The bill is conical and grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin notes, often described as a rapid trill or a repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Identifying FeaturesYellow supercilium, Grey upperparts, Rufous breast and flanks, White lower belly, Conical grey bill
Description
The Buff-throated Warbling-Finch is a small, colorful passerine found in montane forests. It is characterized by its distinctive yellow supercilium, grey upperparts, and warm rufous underparts. This species typically forages in the understory and forest edges.
