Oreothlypis gutturalis
The Flame-throated Warbler (Oreothlypis gutturalis) is a spectacularly colored small passerine, approximately 12-13 cm (4.7-5.1 in) long and weighing around 10-12 grams. Males are striking, featuring a slate-gray head, nape, and upperparts, sharply contrasted by a vivid flame-orange to red throat and upper breast, transitioning to a pure white belly. A distinct yellow patch often adorns the bend of the wing, and a broken white eye-ring may be present. Females are similar but generally duller,...
This warbler inhabits high-elevation humid montane evergreen forests, cloud forests, and associated forest edges, primarily at elevations ranging from 1,800 to 3,000 meters (5,900-9,800 feet).
Primarily insectivorous, consuming a variety of insects and small arthropods gleaned from vegetation; occasionally sips nectar from flowers.
Flame-throated Warblers are diurnal and actively forage throughout the day, often joining mixed-species flocks, particularly outside the breeding season. They primarily glean insects and other small arthropods from the foliage and bark of trees in the mid-story and canopy, constantly moving and s...
The Flame-throated Warbler is a resident species found exclusively in the high-elevation montane regions of Costa Rica and western Panama. Its primary distribution lies within the Cordillera Central and the Talamanca Mountains, which span the border between these two nations. There are no known m...
Least Concern
- The Flame-throated Warbler is endemic to only two countries: Costa Rica and Panama, making it a highly localized species. - Its scientific genus name, *Oreothlypis*, means 'mountain warbler,' perfectly describing its high-elevation habitat. - Unlike many migratory warblers, this species is a pe...