The Russet-winged Spadebill is a small, often elusive flycatcher characterized by its remarkably broad, flattened bill. It inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianan Shield in South America. Look in the forest understory.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive broad bill and rufous wings. It tends to be quiet and solitary, often flicking its wings and tail. Scan the lower forest strata carefully.
When to spot
Year-round, typically active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianan Shield in South America. Look in the forest understory.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive broad bill and rufous wings. It tends to be quiet and solitary, often flicking its wings and tail. Scan the lower forest strata carefully.
When to spot
Year-round, typically active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Spadebills get their name from their unusually wide, flattened bills, which are adapted for snatching insects from the underside of leaves and twigs.
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