The Dusky-faced Bush Tanager is a small, olive-green songbird found in the Andes, characterized by a darker, dusky face. It inhabits humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests of the Andes from Colombia south to northern Peru. Inhabits dense understory and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it in the understory of montane forests, often in flocks. The dusky face contrasting with an olive body is a good identification clue. Listen for its soft, scratchy calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local wet season.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests of the Andes from Colombia south to northern Peru. Inhabits dense understory and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it in the understory of montane forests, often in flocks. The dusky face contrasting with an olive body is a good identification clue. Listen for its soft, scratchy calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season, which often coincides with the local wet season.
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This species is often found in the company of mixed-species foraging flocks, which can be an effective strategy for finding food and detecting predators.
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