Chestnut-winged Hookbill
Chestnut-winged Hookbill
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The Chestnut-winged Hookbill is a distinctive Furnariid named for its unique, strongly hooked bill and rufous wings. It uses its specialized bill to rip apart bark and dead wood.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests of western Amazonia, including parts of Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
How to spot
Scan tree trunks and larger branches in humid forests. Look for its distinctive hooked bill and rufous wings. Listen for its loud, ringing calls, which can be quite distinctive.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable in early mornings, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests of western Amazonia, including parts of Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
How to spot
Scan tree trunks and larger branches in humid forests. Look for its distinctive hooked bill and rufous wings. Listen for its loud, ringing calls, which can be quite distinctive.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable in early mornings, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
Its robust, hooked bill is a powerful tool for excavating large insect prey from decaying wood, a foraging method that sets it apart from more delicate gleaners.
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