The Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush is a widespread Central American thrush, easily identified by its distinctive reddish-brown cap. It has olive-brown upperparts and a pale, often spotted, underside.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense woodlands from Mexico to Panama.
How to spot
Search the undergrowth and lower to mid-story of montane forests. Listen attentively for its beautiful song, which is often heard from a hidden perch.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during dawn and dusk. More vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and dense woodlands from Mexico to Panama.
How to spot
Search the undergrowth and lower to mid-story of montane forests. Listen attentively for its beautiful song, which is often heard from a hidden perch.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during dawn and dusk. More vocal during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its loud, clear, and melodious song, often described as a series of fluty phrases, is a classic sound of the Central American cloud forest.
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