Dusky Finch
Dusky Finch
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The Dusky Finch is a small, unassuming songbird native to Andean South America, characterized by its overall dull, dusky plumage, though males can show a slight olive tint. It is a shy species typically found in the understory of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense scrub, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its small size and plain, dark plumage, which can make it blend into the shadowy forest understory. Listen for its soft, high-pitched calls or simple, somewhat unmusical song, as it is often more easily heard than seen.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its range. Best during early morning hours when birds are most active.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense scrub, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its small size and plain, dark plumage, which can make it blend into the shadowy forest understory. Listen for its soft, high-pitched calls or simple, somewhat unmusical song, as it is often more easily heard than seen.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its range. Best during early morning hours when birds are most active.
Despite its common name 'finch', this species is actually a member of the tanager family, a reflection of the complex evolutionary relationships within South American passerines.
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