The Black-faced Solitaire is a striking thrush of Central America, characterized by its overall gray plumage, a contrasting black face, and a beautiful, flute-like song. It is a bird of humid cloud forests.
Where to spot
Found in Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama, inhabiting humid montane cloud forests, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Its plain gray body with a distinct black face is key. The best way to locate this species is by listening for its remarkable, ethereal song from within the cloud forest understory or mid-story.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Where to spot
Found in Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama, inhabiting humid montane cloud forests, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Its plain gray body with a distinct black face is key. The best way to locate this species is by listening for its remarkable, ethereal song from within the cloud forest understory or mid-story.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Black-faced Solitaire is often one of the defining sounds of Central American cloud forests, its song echoing through the misty canopy.
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