The Pearly-breasted Conebill is a small, relatively plain conebill with a gray back and a whitish to pale gray throat and breast, often with a subtle pearly sheen.
Where to spot
Riparian forest and forest edges along major rivers in western Amazonia, particularly in Peru and Brazil.
How to spot
Look for it foraging quietly in the mid-to-upper canopy, often along riverbanks. Its simple calls can help with detection.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the morning.
Where to spot
Riparian forest and forest edges along major rivers in western Amazonia, particularly in Peru and Brazil.
How to spot
Look for it foraging quietly in the mid-to-upper canopy, often along riverbanks. Its simple calls can help with detection.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the morning.
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The "pearly" sheen on its breast is quite subtle and requires good light to appreciate fully, but it lends a delicate beauty to this otherwise inconspicuous bird.
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