Yellow-throated Spadebill
Platyrinchus flavigularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusPlatyrinchus (Spadebills)
- SpeciesPlatyrinchus flavigularis (Yellow-throated Spadebill)
About the Yellow-throated Spadebill
The yellow-throated spadebill (Platyrinchus flavigularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The yellow-throated spadebill was originally described as Platyrhynchus flavigularis.
The yellow-throated spadebill has two subspecies, the nominate P. f. flavigularis (Sclater, PL, 1862) and P. f. vividus (Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1952). The subspecies have essentially the same appearance and "further work [is] required to confirm [the] true taxonomic status" of them.
The yellow-throated spadebill is 9.5 to 10.2 cm (3.7 to 4.0 in) long. It has a large head and a stubby tail. The sexes and subspecies have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly bright rufous-brown head with a partially hidden white patch in the center of the crown and a yellowish spot on the lores. Their upperparts are olive and their wings and tail are dusky olive. Their throat is bright yellow and their underparts mostly pale yellow with an indistinct olivaceous band across the breast. They have a dark iris, a wide flat bill with a blackish maxilla, a pale yellow mandible with a brighter... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-throated Spadebill in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-throated Spadebill in Cordillera Azul National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-throated Spadebill sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 121 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-throated Spadebill in Cordillera Azul National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-throated Spadebill in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.