A recently described tapaculo species with a distinctive white wing-patch, found in the high Andes of Ecuador and Peru. It is a shy inhabitant of montane scrub and forest.
Where to spot
Found in the high-elevation humid montane forests and dense scrub of the Andes, from central Ecuador south into northern Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct vocalizations, which are key to identification. Observing it requires quiet persistence in its dense habitat, scanning for movement on the ground or in low vegetation.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during early morning and late afternoon. Can be found year-round in its specific high-elevation habitat.
Where to spot
Found in the high-elevation humid montane forests and dense scrub of the Andes, from central Ecuador south into northern Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its distinct vocalizations, which are key to identification. Observing it requires quiet persistence in its dense habitat, scanning for movement on the ground or in low vegetation.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during early morning and late afternoon. Can be found year-round in its specific high-elevation habitat.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was only formally described in 2013, highlighting the ongoing discovery of new bird species in the highly biodiverse Andes, often based on subtle plumage and vocal differences.
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