The Greater Scythebill is a truly remarkable woodcreeper, possessing an exceptionally long and strongly decurved bill. It is a specialized forager, probing deep into tree bark and epiphytes.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane and foothill forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakably long, strongly decurved bill as it climbs tree trunks and large branches. Its impressive bill is the most diagnostic feature, even from a distance.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in the mid-story and canopy from morning to afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane and foothill forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakably long, strongly decurved bill as it climbs tree trunks and large branches. Its impressive bill is the most diagnostic feature, even from a distance.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in the mid-story and canopy from morning to afternoon.
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Its bill is among the longest relative to its body size of any bird, an extreme adaptation for extracting prey from deep, inaccessible crevices.
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