Golden-fronted Redstart
NameGolden-fronted Redstart
Common NameGolden-fronted Redstart
Scientific NameMyioborus ornatus
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe Golden-fronted Redstart has a bright yellow forehead, lores, cheeks, chin, throat, and entire underparts. The crown and nape are black, while the back, rump, and upperwing coverts are grey. The flight feathers are blackish, and the outer tail feathers are conspicuously white, especially when fanned.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes. The song is a series of high-pitched, sibilant notes, often accelerating into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of Colombia and western Venezuela, typically at elevations between 1,800 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow face and underparts, Black crown and nape, Grey back, Conspicuous white outer tail feathers, Active, tail-flicking behavior
Description
This active New World Warbler is characterized by its striking yellow face and underparts, contrasting with a black crown and grey back. It frequently fans its tail, revealing prominent white outer tail feathers, as it forages for insects in montane forests.
