A medium-sized, rather plain becard species found in the humid lowland forests of western South America. Males are a uniform slaty-grey with a darker cap.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests on the Pacific slope of southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and subcanopy of tall forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Its plain slaty-grey plumage can be difficult to discern, but listen for its high-pitched, whistled calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests on the Pacific slope of southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and subcanopy of tall forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Its plain slaty-grey plumage can be difficult to discern, but listen for its high-pitched, whistled calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is somewhat localized and considered near-threatened due to habitat loss in its restricted range.
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