Gray-and-gold Warbler
NameGray-and-gold Warbler
Common NameGray-and-gold Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis fraseri
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features dark slate-gray upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail. The underparts, from the throat to the undertail coverts, are a vibrant golden-yellow. The head shows a distinctive white crown stripe bordered by black, and a yellow supercilium above dark lores.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched series of jumbled notes that often accelerate towards the end. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically from southwestern Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray upperparts, Bright golden-yellow underparts, White crown stripe bordered by black, Yellow supercilium, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its striking contrast of slate-gray upperparts and bright golden-yellow underparts. It typically forages in the understory of humid montane forests, often flicking its tail as it moves through vegetation.
