Lulu's Tody-Flycatcher is a recently described species of small flycatcher known from the humid montane forests of a specific region in Peru. Its distinct vocalizations were key to its recognition.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru, at elevations around 1,500-2,000 meters.
How to spot
Due to its rarity and restricted range, locating this species is challenging. Listening for its distinctive vocalizations in appropriate habitat is crucial.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, with vocalizations peaking in the early morning. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru, at elevations around 1,500-2,000 meters.
How to spot
Due to its rarity and restricted range, locating this species is challenging. Listening for its distinctive vocalizations in appropriate habitat is crucial.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, with vocalizations peaking in the early morning. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was only formally described in 2011, highlighting how much diversity remains to be documented in remote Andean cloud forests.
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