The Slender-billed Spinetail is a small, dark ovenbird with a long, slender bill. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth in humid forests and woodlands.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, secondary growth, and dense scrub across a wide range of northern South America and parts of Central America.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating, reedy calls, which are the primary way to locate it. Look for subtle movements in dense undergrowth; quick glimpses are common.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Listen for its diagnostic vocalizations.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, secondary growth, and dense scrub across a wide range of northern South America and parts of Central America.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often accelerating, reedy calls, which are the primary way to locate it. Look for subtle movements in dense undergrowth; quick glimpses are common.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Listen for its diagnostic vocalizations.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its wide distribution, it can be quite shy and difficult to see clearly, often remaining hidden in dense thickets.
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