The Brown-backed Solitaire is a medium-sized thrush of Central America, characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, paler underparts, and a melodic, flute-like song. It has a white eye-ring.
Where to spot
Found in Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, inhabiting humid montane evergreen and pine-oak forests.
How to spot
Look for its olive-brown back, paler belly, and white eye-ring. The most reliable way to find it is by listening for its exquisite, fluty song from dense forest cover.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Where to spot
Found in Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, inhabiting humid montane evergreen and pine-oak forests.
How to spot
Look for its olive-brown back, paler belly, and white eye-ring. The most reliable way to find it is by listening for its exquisite, fluty song from dense forest cover.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in the shadowy understory of humid montane forests, where its subtle plumage provides good camouflage.
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