Duida Grass-finch

100

Not yet spotted on Fladder

The Duida Grass-finch is a restricted-range species endemic to the tepui region of Venezuela, known for its specific habitat on high-altitude plateaus.

Where to spot

Endemic to the humid, shrubby grasslands on the summit and slopes of Mount Duida in southern Venezuela, typically above 1,000 meters.

How to spot

Requires specialized expeditions to the tepui region. Look for it in the grassy and shrubby areas on the plateaus. Its long tail will be a key feature, as well as its specific vocalizations.

When to spot

Year-round resident, but access to its remote habitat is extremely challenging and requires specialized expeditions.

Where to spot

Endemic to the humid, shrubby grasslands on the summit and slopes of Mount Duida in southern Venezuela, typically above 1,000 meters.

How to spot

Requires specialized expeditions to the tepui region. Look for it in the grassy and shrubby areas on the plateaus. Its long tail will be a key feature, as well as its specific vocalizations.

When to spot

Year-round resident, but access to its remote habitat is extremely challenging and requires specialized expeditions.

This finch is named after Mount Duida, one of the iconic tepuis (table-top mountains) in the Guiana Highlands, where it inhabits the unique high-altitude ecosystems, making it a highly specialized species.

Spotted Information Sounds Comments