Red-billed Scythebill
Red-billed Scythebill
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The Red-billed Scythebill is a unique woodcreeper known for its dramatically long, decurved red bill, which resembles a scythe. It uses this bill to probe deep into bromeliads and crevices.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland and foothill forests across a large part of South America, including the Amazon basin and parts of the Atlantic Forest.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable long, decurved red bill as it climbs tree trunks and explores epiphytes. Its distinctive vocalizations are also a key identifier.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in the mid-story and canopy from morning to afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland and foothill forests across a large part of South America, including the Amazon basin and parts of the Atlantic Forest.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable long, decurved red bill as it climbs tree trunks and explores epiphytes. Its distinctive vocalizations are also a key identifier.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging in the mid-story and canopy from morning to afternoon.
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Its extremely specialized bill allows it to extract arthropods and even small frogs from the tightly packed bases of bromeliads and other epiphytes.
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