Dusky Purpletuft
Dusky Purpletuft
100
2 weeks ago
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100
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A small, dark, and often overlooked bird inhabiting the canopy of humid lowland forests in the Guianan Shield and northern Amazon. Males possess a hidden patch of iridescent purple feathers on their flanks.
Where to spot
Canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland rainforests in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of northern Brazil and Venezuela.
How to spot
Scan the upper canopy of tall trees, particularly those with mistletoe. Often quiet and difficult to see. Listen for its high-pitched, sibilant calls, which can help in locating it.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings, though often challenging to spot high in the canopy.
Where to spot
Canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland rainforests in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of northern Brazil and Venezuela.
How to spot
Scan the upper canopy of tall trees, particularly those with mistletoe. Often quiet and difficult to see. Listen for its high-pitched, sibilant calls, which can help in locating it.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings, though often challenging to spot high in the canopy.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other purpletufts, this species primarily feeds on mistletoe berries, playing a role in the dispersal of these parasitic plants.
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- 24 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 2 weeks ago
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