The Orange-fronted Plushcrown is a distinctive Furnariid, notable for its unique crest of stiff, plush-like feathers on its forehead, often orange in color. It is a striking bird of humid forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests across various parts of the Amazon basin, including southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and western Brazil.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and sub-canopy of primary and secondary forests. Look for its unique head crest and listen for its distinctive vocalizations, as it can be quite active.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often accompanying mixed-species flocks. It is resident in its range and can be observed year-round.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests across various parts of the Amazon basin, including southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and western Brazil.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and sub-canopy of primary and secondary forests. Look for its unique head crest and listen for its distinctive vocalizations, as it can be quite active.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often accompanying mixed-species flocks. It is resident in its range and can be observed year-round.
The 'plushcrown' in its name refers to the peculiar, velvety texture of its crest feathers, which are not soft like typical feathers but stiff and bristly.
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