The Ashy-throated Bush Tanager is a small, greenish songbird with a distinctive grey throat, found in humid montane forests of Central and South America.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests from Costa Rica and Panama south into the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Inhabits dense understory and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for it moving through dense undergrowth. The ashy-grey throat is a key identification feature. Listen for its simple, repetitive calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which varies by region.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests from Costa Rica and Panama south into the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Inhabits dense understory and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for it moving through dense undergrowth. The ashy-grey throat is a key identification feature. Listen for its simple, repetitive calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which varies by region.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found foraging low in the undergrowth or near the ground, where it gleans insects from leaves and branches.
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