Golden-crowned Spadebill
NameGolden-crowned Spadebill
Common NameGolden-crowned Spadebill
Scientific NamePlatyrinchus coronatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12.5
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with pale yellowish underparts. The head features a prominent dark eyestripe, a pale supercilium, and a distinctive, often concealed, bright golden-yellow crown patch.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseeeep' or 'sweeet' call, sometimes given in a short series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland and foothill forests from Honduras south through Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBroad, flat, spade-like bill, Small size (approx. 9 cm), Olive-brown upperparts with yellowish underparts, Dark eyestripe and pale supercilium, Concealed golden crown patch
Description
This tiny, inconspicuous flycatcher is characterized by its remarkably broad, flat bill. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, often flicking its tail as it gleans insects from foliage.
