Gray-throated Warbling-Finch
NameGray-throated Warbling-Finch
Common NameGray-throated Warbling-Finch
Scientific NameMicrospingus superciliaris
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsThe Gray-throated Warbling-Finch has a gray crown, nape, and throat, with a broad white supercilium extending from above the eye. Its back and wings are brownish-olive, while the belly is white, sharply contrasting with bright rufous flanks and undertail coverts. The bill is pale.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, slightly buzzy 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, often given singly or in short series. The song is a simple, high-pitched warble.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, primarily found in the Atlantic Forest biome, ranging from Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesGray head and throat, Prominent white supercilium, Bright rufous flanks and undertail coverts, Brownish-olive back
Description
This small, striking finch-like bird is characterized by its gray head and throat, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests, often near bamboo thickets, where its bright rufous flanks can be a key identification feature.
