Flame-throated Warbler
NameFlame-throated Warbler
Common NameFlame-throated Warbler
Scientific NameOreothlypis gutturalis
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark gray head and upperparts, a brilliant flame-orange throat and upper breast, and a clean white belly. A small black patch often borders the orange throat. Females are similar but generally duller, with less intense orange and sometimes more olive-gray tones on the upperparts.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, high-pitched trill, often described as a series of 'swee-swee-swee' notes that ascend in pitch. Its call is a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama, inhabiting montane cloud forests.
Identifying Featuresvibrant orange throat and upper breast, dark gray head and upperparts, white belly, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
This small, striking warbler is characterized by its vibrant orange throat and chest, which contrasts sharply with its dark gray head and back. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the mid-story and canopy of montane cloud forests, often flicking its tail as it moves.
