McConnell's Spinetail is a little-known ovenbird found in the undergrowth of humid lowland forests. It is generally drab in coloration but has a distinctive voice.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, terra firme forest, and bamboo patches in the Guianas, Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, rapid, and often accelerating trill. It stays deep within dense vegetation, so patience and good hearing are crucial for detection.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Best detected by its calls.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, terra firme forest, and bamboo patches in the Guianas, Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, rapid, and often accelerating trill. It stays deep within dense vegetation, so patience and good hearing are crucial for detection.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Best detected by its calls.
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Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in association with bamboo stands within its rainforest habitat, which it uses for foraging and cover.
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