The Sooty-capped Bush Tanager is a small, olive-green songbird with a dusky, sooty-colored cap. It is found in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. Inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it foraging in the understory of montane forests. The dusky cap and olive-green body are key features. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season (typically March-July).
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. Inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it foraging in the understory of montane forests. The dusky cap and olive-green body are key features. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the breeding season (typically March-July).
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This species is often observed as part of active mixed-species foraging flocks, moving rapidly through the forest understory.
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