White-throated Shrike-Tanager
NameWhite-throated Shrike-Tanager
Common NameWhite-throated Shrike-Tanager
Scientific NameLanio leucothorax
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)34
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, back, wings, and tail, with a prominent white throat and upper breast. The lower breast and belly are bright yellow. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often described as 'chew-chew-chew', sometimes interspersed with harsher calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southeastern Honduras through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head and upperparts (male), Bright white throat and upper breast, Vivid yellow lower breast and belly, Shrike-like hooked bill, Often in mixed-species flocks
Description
A striking tanager of humid Central American forests, characterized by its bold black, white, and yellow plumage. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks.
