Granatellus sallaei
The Grey-throated Chat (*Granatellus sallaei*) is a strikingly dimorphic passerine belonging to the New World Warbler family (Parulidae), though its generic placement suggests a unique evolutionary path separate from many typical warblers. Males are instantly recognizable with their bold plumage: a black head contrasting sharply with a bright white supercilium, dark grey throat, and vivid crimson underparts, bordered by prominent black flanks. Their upperparts are a slate grey to black. Femal...
Found primarily in humid lowland evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, as well as mature secondary growth with dense understory. Typically occurs from sea level up to elevations of about 1000 meters.
Mainly insectivorous, consuming caterpillars, beetles, ants, and spiders, gleaned from foliage. Occasionally supplements its diet with small fruits or berries.
Grey-throated Chats are diurnal and notoriously shy, often remaining hidden deep within dense vegetation, making them challenging to observe despite the male's bright colors. They forage primarily by gleaning insects from foliage and branches in the understory, but will also sally out to catch fl...
The Grey-throated Chat is a resident species found exclusively in the lowland tropics of southern Mexico and northern Central America. Its primary range extends across the Atlantic slope of southeastern Mexico, including the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, and Quintana Roo...
Least Concern
- The Grey-throated Chat is one of only three species in the distinctive genus *Granatellus*, often considered a unique lineage within the New World Warbler family. - Despite the male's brilliant red, black, and white plumage, this species is notoriously difficult to observe due to its preference...