Yellow-throated Chlorospingus
NameYellow-throated Chlorospingus
Common NameYellow-throated Chlorospingus
Scientific NameChlorospingus flavigularis
FamilyPasserellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe crown and upperparts are a dull olive-green, contrasting with a vibrant yellow throat and malar area. The breast and belly are pale grey, and the flanks are tinged with olive. It has a dark grey bill and legs, and a faint pale eye-ring may be visible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tseet' notes, often given in a rapid series or as a short, buzzy trill. It also produces more complex, chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically from Colombia south through Ecuador and into northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow throat, Olive-green upperparts, Pale grey underparts, Dark bill, Stocky build
Description
This small, stocky passerine is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, a striking bright yellow throat, and pale grey underparts. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests.
