Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo
Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo
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The Golden-fronted Shrike-vireo is a visually striking Neotropical bird with brilliant green plumage and a distinctive golden-yellow forehead and eyebrow. It is an agile canopy dweller, using its stout bill to forage for insects.
Where to spot
Found in northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive golden-yellow forehead and bright green body. Listen for its loud, clear, and varied whistled calls, which are a key identifier. Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident tropical montane habitat. Most vocal during the breeding season. Best observed in the early mornings.
Where to spot
Found in northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive golden-yellow forehead and bright green body. Listen for its loud, clear, and varied whistled calls, which are a key identifier. Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident tropical montane habitat. Most vocal during the breeding season. Best observed in the early mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Yellow-browed Shrike-vireo, but recent genetic studies have supported its recognition as a full species due to distinct vocal and plumage differences.
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