Yellow-throated Spadebill
Platyrinchus flavigularis
Small, rare flycatcher of Andean cloud forest. It has a chestnut crown, yellow underparts, olive-brown upperparts, and a yellow spot in front of the eye. Bill is very wide at the base, but may look “normal” when seen from the side. Short tail and large head give it a top-heavy look. Perches motionlessly for long periods in lower to middle levels of the forest. Most common call is a short, sharp whistle repeated every few seconds. Song is a rising trill that may end in a squeak.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Platyrinchus flavigularis
- Authority
- Sclater, PL, 1862
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Platyrinchus
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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