Recurve-billed Bushbird

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The Recurve-billed Bushbird is a striking and highly specialized antbird, named for its remarkably recurved (upcurved) bill. It is a secretive inhabitant of humid montane forests.

Where to spot

Dense undergrowth, especially bamboo thickets and vine tangles, within humid foothill and lower montane forests, primarily in the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often rattling or churring calls. Focus on bamboo stands and watch for its unique foraging behavior. Extreme patience and a quiet approach are crucial for a sighting.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning. Its calls are often the first sign of its presence.

Where to spot

Dense undergrowth, especially bamboo thickets and vine tangles, within humid foothill and lower montane forests, primarily in the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela.

How to spot

Listen for its distinctive, often rattling or churring calls. Focus on bamboo stands and watch for its unique foraging behavior. Extreme patience and a quiet approach are crucial for a sighting.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning. Its calls are often the first sign of its presence.

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Its unique bill shape is an adaptation for its specialized foraging technique, which involves prying open bamboo stalks or curled leaves to extract hidden insects.

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