Chico's Tyrannulet is a newly described and highly localized flycatcher, known only from a specific region in southwestern Amazonian Brazil. It is a small, olive-green bird of humid forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to a very restricted area in Acre state, southwestern Brazilian Amazon. It inhabits humid lowland evergreen forests.
How to spot
Finding this rare and localized species requires visiting its specific lowland forest habitat in Acre, Brazil. Look for its small size and olive-green plumage in the mid to upper canopy. Listen intently for its unique, high-pitched calls, which are vital for detection.
When to spot
A year-round resident within its limited range. Best observed during the active morning periods.
Where to spot
Endemic to a very restricted area in Acre state, southwestern Brazilian Amazon. It inhabits humid lowland evergreen forests.
How to spot
Finding this rare and localized species requires visiting its specific lowland forest habitat in Acre, Brazil. Look for its small size and olive-green plumage in the mid to upper canopy. Listen intently for its unique, high-pitched calls, which are vital for detection.
When to spot
A year-round resident within its limited range. Best observed during the active morning periods.
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Named in honor of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader, and environmentalist, this species is a symbol of the unique biodiversity found within the Amazon rainforest.
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