The Kinglet Calyptura is an incredibly rare and enigmatic bird, once thought extinct, and now considered critically endangered. It's a small, stocky bird with a distinctive crest.
Where to spot
Extremely rare and localized, primarily known from a few fragmented Atlantic Forest sites in southeastern Brazil. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests.
How to spot
Due to its extreme rarity, observation is highly challenging. Focus on listening for its unique calls and scrutinizing dense canopy foliage in its known historic range. Its rediscovery was based on vocalizations.
When to spot
If encountered, likely year-round. Given its rarity, any observation is significant.
Where to spot
Extremely rare and localized, primarily known from a few fragmented Atlantic Forest sites in southeastern Brazil. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests.
How to spot
Due to its extreme rarity, observation is highly challenging. Focus on listening for its unique calls and scrutinizing dense canopy foliage in its known historic range. Its rediscovery was based on vocalizations.
When to spot
If encountered, likely year-round. Given its rarity, any observation is significant.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Kinglet Calyptura was 'rediscovered' in 1996 after being unseen for over a century, offering a glimmer of hope for this highly threatened species.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.