Golden-browed Warbler
NameGolden-browed Warbler
Common NameGolden-browed Warbler
Scientific NameBasileuterus chrysophrys
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe Golden-browed Warbler has olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. Its head features a prominent golden-yellow supercilium (brow), bordered above by black lateral crown stripes and below by a rufous-chestnut ear patch. The central crown is olive-green, and the throat is bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched series of 'chip' notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as a 'chip-chip-chip-chip-chichichichip'. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama, typically found in montane cloud forests and humid evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow supercilium, Black lateral crown stripes, Rufous-chestnut ear patch, Olive-green upperparts, Bright yellow underparts
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its striking head pattern and olive-green and yellow plumage. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often flicking its tail as it moves through vegetation.
