A medium-sized, somewhat drab antpitta with subtle rusty hues, found in the cloud forests of the northern Andes. It is typically detected by its mournful vocalizations rather than visual sightings.
Where to spot
Restricted to the humid montane forests and cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru, particularly in the departments of San Martín and Amazonas.
How to spot
Listen intently for its rather uniform, often repetitive hooting call. Spotting this antpitta requires immense patience and quiet observation on the forest floor, as it remains well-hidden in dense undergrowth.
When to spot
Most vocal during the early morning hours, especially at dawn, and sometimes in the late afternoon. It is present year-round in its specific high-altitude forest environment.
Where to spot
Restricted to the humid montane forests and cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru, particularly in the departments of San Martín and Amazonas.
How to spot
Listen intently for its rather uniform, often repetitive hooting call. Spotting this antpitta requires immense patience and quiet observation on the forest floor, as it remains well-hidden in dense undergrowth.
When to spot
Most vocal during the early morning hours, especially at dawn, and sometimes in the late afternoon. It is present year-round in its specific high-altitude forest environment.
This species is named after Nikolai Przhevalsky, a Russian explorer and naturalist, reflecting its discovery by early collectors in its remote Andean habitat.
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