The Slate-throated Whitestart Myioborus miniatus, or, less accurately, the Slate-throated Redstart, is a species of bird in the Parulidae family (New World Warblers).
The Slate-throated Whitestart is a long-tailed warbler with a deep rufous head, dark back, and contrasting bright yellow breast, belly and white vent and tail tips. Bill black, legs blackish gray.
It is found in a widely disjointed range (see map).

Pairs remain together throughout year, often accompanies mixed flocks. Hops and flits about while flashing tail to frighten insects which are then caught in aerial pursuits. This birds was photographed at Bosque del Paz.

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