Des Murs's Wiretail
Des Murs's Wiretail
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Des Murs's Wiretail is a unique ovenbird characterized by its extremely long, bare, and stiff tail shafts, resembling wires. It is a skulking resident of dense temperate forests.
Where to spot
Dense temperate forests, bamboo thickets, and forest edges in Chile and Argentina. It prefers areas with dense undergrowth.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often buzzing or chattering calls, which are the primary way to locate this elusive bird. Watch for quick movements low in dense vegetation; it rarely ventures into the open.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the morning and late afternoon. Its secretive nature means it's often heard before it's seen.
Where to spot
Dense temperate forests, bamboo thickets, and forest edges in Chile and Argentina. It prefers areas with dense undergrowth.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often buzzing or chattering calls, which are the primary way to locate this elusive bird. Watch for quick movements low in dense vegetation; it rarely ventures into the open.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the morning and late afternoon. Its secretive nature means it's often heard before it's seen.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its 'wire' tail feathers lack barbs along most of their length, giving them a distinctive, almost skeletal appearance, a highly unusual adaptation among birds.
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