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Black-and-yellow phainoptila (female)

Phainoptila melanoxantha

Description:

Females have a black cap, olive breast, rump, wings and tail, yellow flanks, and grey throat, nape, and belly.

Habitat:

Black-and-yellow phainoptilas are found from Costa Rica to western Panama, in mountains from 1800 m (6000 ft.) to timberline, although they may wander lower after breeding season. Found in highland forests and adjacent second growth and gardens.

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Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Apr 19, 2014
Submitted on Jul 17, 2014

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