Myiothlypis fraseri
The Grey-and-gold Warbler (Myiothlypis fraseri) is a strikingly patterned New World warbler, measuring approximately 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighing around 10-15 grams. Its most distinctive field marks include a broad, bright golden-yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasted sharply by a black crown stripe and a prominent black eye-stripe, creating a 'bandit mask' effect. Below the eye, a small white crescent adds further definition. The cheeks and nape are grey, while th...
Found primarily in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and cloud forests, often near fast-flowing streams and rivers, from lower to mid-elevations, typically 900-2,500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide variety of insects and other small arthropods, obtained mainly through gleaning from foliage and bark.
This diurnal warbler is highly active, constantly moving through the forest understory and mid-story, often alone or in the company of mixed-species foraging flocks. It employs an active foraging strategy, gleaning insects and other small arthropods from the underside of leaves and bark, occasion...
The Grey-and-gold Warbler is a resident species endemic to the Andes of South America, with its primary distribution extending from west-central Colombia, through western Ecuador, and into extreme northwestern Peru. In Colombia, it is found in the Western and Central Andes, including departments ...
Least Concern
- The Grey-and-gold Warbler's scientific genus, *Myiothlypis*, means 'fly-picker' or 'gnat-catcher' in Greek, reflecting its insectivorous diet. - Despite its vivid coloration, it can be remarkably difficult to spot within the dense, shaded undergrowth of its montane forest habitat, often being d...