The spot-throat (Modulatrix stictigula) is a species of bird in the family Modulatricidae. It is the only member of the genus Modulatrix.[1][2] It is found in Tanzania and northern Malawi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Spot-throat
Specimen at Nairobi National Museum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Modulatricidae
Genus: Modulatrix
Ripley, 1952
Species:
M. stictigula
Binomial name
Modulatrix stictigula
(Reichenow, 1906)
Synonyms

Turdinus stictigula Reichenow, 1906

This species is monotypic, although it was previously thought to have two subspecies.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b BirdLife International (2016). "Modulatrix stictigula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22715779A94468819. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22715779A94468819.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Gill, F.; Donsker, D.; Rasmussen, P. (eds.). "Family Modulatricidae". IOC World Bird List. International Ornithological Congress. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Dapple-throats, sugarbirds, fairy-bluebirds, kinglets, Elachura, hyliotas, wrens, gnatcatchers – IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2023-01-27.