Yellow-throated Nicator
NameYellow-throated Nicator
Common NameYellow-throated Nicator
Scientific NameNicator gularis
FamilyNicatoridae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)38
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-green, with a greyish crown and nape. A prominent yellow supercilium extends from the lores to behind the eye, contrasting with a greyish face and bright yellow throat. The underparts are pale grey to whitish, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. Wings are dark with distinctive yellow spots on the coverts and yellow edges to the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, whistling calls, often described as a series of clear, ringing notes or a distinctive 'whit-whit-whit-wheeoo' that carries well through dense vegetation.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Africa, its range extends from southern Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania south through Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and eastern South Africa.
Identifying Featuresyellow throat, yellow supercilium, olive-green upperparts, yellow spots on wing coverts, loud whistling call
Description
This medium-sized, olive-green bird is characterized by its striking yellow throat and supercilium. It typically inhabits dense forest undergrowth, where it forages for insects and small fruits, often heard more frequently than seen.
