The Cordillera Azul Antbird is a very recently described species, making it one of the newest additions to the avian catalog. It is a large, strikingly patterned antbird.
Where to spot
Known only from a very restricted range in the understory of humid lowland forests within the Cordillera Azul National Park region of eastern Peru.
How to spot
Requires visiting its specific known locations. Search in dense forest understory. Its distinct song and calls are crucial for detection.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best sought during the dry season when forest access is potentially easier.
Where to spot
Known only from a very restricted range in the understory of humid lowland forests within the Cordillera Azul National Park region of eastern Peru.
How to spot
Requires visiting its specific known locations. Search in dense forest understory. Its distinct song and calls are crucial for detection.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best sought during the dry season when forest access is potentially easier.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was only formally described in 2017, highlighting the incredible biodiversity still being discovered in remote Amazonian regions.
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