Yellow-throated Nicator

Nicator vireo

Nicators · Passeriformes · Rare

The Yellow-throated Nicator (Nicator vireo) is a rare nicator found in 8 countries, weighing about 24 g. The yellow-throated nicator is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebratesforestplatform nest24 g

About the Yellow-throated Nicator

The yellow-throated nicator is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Yellow-throated Nicator look like?
The yellow-throated nicator is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae.
How big is a Yellow-throated Nicator?
The Yellow-throated Nicator is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
Where can you see a Yellow-throated Nicator?
The Yellow-throated Nicator occurs in 8 countries, including Uganda, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Gabon.
What birds look similar to a Yellow-throated Nicator?
The Yellow-throated Nicator is most easily confused with the Western Nicator and the Eastern Nicator.
Is the Yellow-throated Nicator endangered?
The Yellow-throated Nicator is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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