Sooty Grassquit
Sooty Grassquit
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The Sooty Finch is a small, rather plain-looking songbird native to northern South America, characterized by its uniform dark, sooty-brown plumage. It is a shy and inconspicuous inhabitant of humid forests and dense second growth.
Where to spot
Found in northern South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and parts of Brazil. Inhabits humid forests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth, often near streams or damp areas.
How to spot
Look for its small size and uniform dark, drab plumage. It is often skulking in dense vegetation, so listening for its soft, lisping calls or simple, buzzy song is key to detection. Observe patiently at forest edges.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons, especially after rain, when they might be more vocal.
Where to spot
Found in northern South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and parts of Brazil. Inhabits humid forests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth, often near streams or damp areas.
How to spot
Look for its small size and uniform dark, drab plumage. It is often skulking in dense vegetation, so listening for its soft, lisping calls or simple, buzzy song is key to detection. Observe patiently at forest edges.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons, especially after rain, when they might be more vocal.
Like its close relative, the Dusky Finch, the Sooty Finch is a member of the tanager family, often found foraging low to the ground, searching for seeds and small invertebrates among leaf litter.
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