Gray-throated Warbler
NameGray-throated Warbler
Common NameGray-throated Warbler
Scientific NameMyiothlypis cinereicollis
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis warbler has a distinctive gray head and throat, contrasting with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. A prominent yellow crown stripe, often bordered by black, runs down the center of its head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, and often accelerating notes, sometimes described as a rapid trill or 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela, primarily found in humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters.
Identifying FeaturesGray head and throat, Olive-green back, Yellow crown stripe, Yellowish belly, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
The Gray-throated Warbler is a small, active songbird found in humid montane forests. It typically forages in the understory, often flicking its tail as it moves through dense vegetation.
