The Dusky Spinetail is a dark, rather uniformly colored ovenbird found in humid montane forests. It is known for its shy and skulking behavior.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and bamboo thickets in the Andes of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
How to spot
It is notoriously difficult to see. Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched, rapid calls, often delivered from within dense cover. Patience is required for even a brief glimpse.
When to spot
Year-round, with vocalizations more frequent during the breeding season. Best detected by sound in early mornings.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and bamboo thickets in the Andes of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
How to spot
It is notoriously difficult to see. Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched, rapid calls, often delivered from within dense cover. Patience is required for even a brief glimpse.
When to spot
Year-round, with vocalizations more frequent during the breeding season. Best detected by sound in early mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found near bamboo patches, foraging for insects within the dense, dark undergrowth.
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