Chestnut-backed Thornbird
Chestnut-backed Thornbird
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The Chestnut-backed Thornbird is a distinct ovenbird with a striking chestnut-colored back and a pale supercilium. It is a resident of dry intermontane valleys and scrublands.
Where to spot
Dry intermontane valleys, semi-arid scrub, and open woodlands in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. Often found along dry riverbeds or in thorny ravines.
How to spot
Look for its large, thorny stick nest. The chestnut back is a clear visual identifier. Listen for its loud, repetitive calls, which are quite characteristic.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the daytime, especially when foraging or tending to its nest. Nesting activity is most visible during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Dry intermontane valleys, semi-arid scrub, and open woodlands in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. Often found along dry riverbeds or in thorny ravines.
How to spot
Look for its large, thorny stick nest. The chestnut back is a clear visual identifier. Listen for its loud, repetitive calls, which are quite characteristic.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the daytime, especially when foraging or tending to its nest. Nesting activity is most visible during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its impressive, multi-chambered stick nest can be reused for successive breeding seasons, often growing larger and more complex over time.
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