Black-throated Thistletail
Black-throated Thistletail
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The Black-throated Thistletail is a distinct ovenbird with a dark throat and a unique, somewhat bristly tail. It is a localized resident of high-Andean scrub and forest edges.
Where to spot
High-altitude montane scrub, elfin forest edges, and paramo vegetation in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru. Found at very high elevations.
How to spot
Its dark throat and unusual tail are key identifiers. Listen for its high-pitched, often descending or accelerating trills. Look for it foraging actively in dense low bushes, often flitting between branches.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the warmer parts of the day. Its calls are more frequent during the breeding season.
Where to spot
High-altitude montane scrub, elfin forest edges, and paramo vegetation in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru. Found at very high elevations.
How to spot
Its dark throat and unusual tail are key identifiers. Listen for its high-pitched, often descending or accelerating trills. Look for it foraging actively in dense low bushes, often flitting between branches.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the warmer parts of the day. Its calls are more frequent during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its 'thistletail' name refers to the peculiar structure of its tail feathers, which have sparse barbs giving them a spiky, thistle-like appearance.
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