Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant
Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant
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The Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant is a medium-sized ground-tyrant of the Andes, named for its reddish-brown crown and nape. Its body is primarily gray and white.
Where to spot
High-altitude grasslands, rocky areas, and open puna in the Andes, from northern Peru south to central Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Key identification mark is the rufous crown/nape. Look for it foraging on the ground or perching conspicuously on rocks. Like others, it frequently wags its tail.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
High-altitude grasslands, rocky areas, and open puna in the Andes, from northern Peru south to central Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Key identification mark is the rufous crown/nape. Look for it foraging on the ground or perching conspicuously on rocks. Like others, it frequently wags its tail.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often perches on the highest available point in its open, rocky habitat, surveying its surroundings for insects, much like a tiny sentinel.
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