Gray-throated Chat
NameGray-throated Chat
Common NameGray-throated Chat
Scientific NameGranatellus sallaei
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMale has a gray head with a prominent white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape, black lores, and a dark eye. The upperparts are blue-gray, while the throat and breast are a striking bright orange, fading to white on the belly and undertail coverts. The tail is dark. Females are duller, with a paler gray head, less distinct supercilium, and a buffy-orange wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'sweet-sweet-sweet-chew-chew' or a rapid, chattering 'chip-chip-chip-chew-chew-chew'. It also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yucatán Peninsula and adjacent areas of southeastern Mexico, Belize, and northern Guatemala.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, gray head, blue-gray upperparts, bright orange throat and breast (male), white belly, small size
Description
A small, striking passerine, the male Gray-throated Chat features a gray head with a prominent white supercilium, blue-gray upperparts, and vibrant orange underparts contrasting with a white belly. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often moving quickly through vegetation.
