Chlorospingus canigularis
The Ashy-throated Chlorospingus (*Chlorospingus canigularis*) is a striking small passerine, measuring approximately 13-14.5 cm (5.1-5.7 inches) in length and weighing around 15-20 grams. Its most distinctive feature is its ashy-gray throat and upper breast, which contrasts sharply with a bright yellow belly and olive-green upperparts. A prominent white supercilium (eyebrow), dark gray to blackish crown, and a small white crescent below the eye further aid identification, with no significant ...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, cloud forest edges, and secondary growth, typically at elevations between 900 and 2400 meters (2,950-7,870 feet).
Primarily insects such as caterpillars, beetles, and spiders gleaned from foliage and branches, supplemented with small fruits and berries.
A highly active diurnal species, the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is frequently observed either singly, in pairs, or in small family groups, often associating with larger, mixed-species foraging flocks. It meticulously gleans insects, including caterpillars and spiders, and small fruits from folia...
The Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is a resident species distributed throughout the Andes mountains of South America, with no significant migratory movements. Its breeding and year-round range extends from western Venezuela through Colombia and Ecuador, south into Peru. The species is found at eleva...
Least Concern
- Formerly classified as a tanager (Thraupidae), its placement shifted to the New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) after genetic studies, highlighting evolutionary surprises. - Its scientific name, *canigularis*, directly translates from Latin to 'ashy-throated,' perfectly describing its most disti...