Myiothlypis cinereicollis
The Grey-throated Warbler (Myiothlypis cinereicollis) is a vibrant and active Neotropical songbird, instantly recognizable by its striking plumage. Measuring approximately 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighing around 10-12 grams, this small warbler boasts an olive-green back and wings, contrasting sharply with a distinct grey head and throat. Its underparts are white, often with a subtle yellowish wash on the flanks and undertail coverts, and a faint, broken white eye-ring may be p...
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,300 meters (3,300-7,500 ft), preferring dense undergrowth and ravines, often near streams.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small insects and other invertebrates gleaned from foliage and branches. Occasionally consumes small fruits.
The Grey-throated Warbler is a diurnal and highly active species, constantly moving through the dense understory and mid-story vegetation. It employs a foraging strategy of gleaning insects from the undersides of leaves and small branches, often hovering briefly to snatch prey. A characteristic b...
The Grey-throated Warbler is endemic to the northern Andes, boasting a relatively restricted but stable distribution. Its primary range extends throughout the Andes of Colombia, encompassing the western, central, and eastern cordilleras. From Colombia, its distribution continues southward into th...
Least Concern
- The Grey-throated Warbler's scientific name, *cinereicollis*, directly translates from Latin to "ash-necked," perfectly describing its most prominent feature. - Unlike many migratory New World Warblers, this species is a resident, remaining in its high-Andean home year-round. - Often more easil...