
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher
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The Slate-throated Gnatcatcher is a small, distinctive gnatcatcher known for its grayish-blue plumage and characteristic slate-colored throat. It is an active insectivore of humid forest environments.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, often along forest edges and in clearings, primarily in parts of the western Amazon basin.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy for small, agile birds. Look for its distinctive slate throat. Its high-pitched, thin calls can be a good clue to its presence.
When to spot
Typically observed year-round in its native range. Activity levels are highest during the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, often along forest edges and in clearings, primarily in parts of the western Amazon basin.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy for small, agile birds. Look for its distinctive slate throat. Its high-pitched, thin calls can be a good clue to its presence.
When to spot
Typically observed year-round in its native range. Activity levels are highest during the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning and late afternoon.
Its specific epithet 'schistaceigula' translates to 'slate-throat', aptly describing one of its key identification features.
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