Chlorophonia callophrys
The Golden-browed Chlorophonia is a small, vividly colored passerine bird, celebrated for its iridescent plumage and enchanting vocalizations. Measuring approximately 13 cm (5.1 inches) in length and weighing around 20 grams, males are predominantly emerald green on their back, wings, and tail, contrasted by a brilliant golden-yellow crown and a sky-blue nuchal band. Their throat and upper breast are a vibrant yellow, fading to green on the flanks and belly. Females exhibit a similar pattern ...
Inhabits moist montane, cloud, and humid evergreen forests, typically at elevations between 750 and 2,500 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, feeding extensively on small fruits, especially mistletoe berries (Phoradendron), supplemented with various small insects and arthropods gleaned from foliage.
Golden-browed Chlorophonias are diurnal birds, frequently observed foraging alone, in pairs, or in small family groups, often joining mixed-species flocks with other small tanagers and euphonias. Their foraging strategy primarily involves gleaning small fruits and insects from the foliage of the ...
The Golden-browed Chlorophonia is endemic to the humid montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. Its primary distribution includes the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica, extending from the Cordillera Central (e.g., Poás, Barva volcanoes) southeastward through the Cordillera de Talamanca. It a...
Least Concern
- The Golden-browed Chlorophonia is a specialized feeder on mistletoe berries, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal for these parasitic plants. - Despite their vibrant appearance, they are often overlooked by birders due to their small size and tendency to forage high in the forest canopy. - ...