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Sooty-headed Wren

Sooty-headed Wren

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The Sooty-headed Wren is a medium-sized wren found in the Andes, characterized by its dark, sooty-colored head that contrasts with its rufous body. It is a secretive bird of dense cloud forest.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, particularly in dense undergrowth, along the Andes from Colombia to Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive song emanating from dense forest understory. Look for a medium-sized wren with a dark head and rufous body, often skulking in thickets.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
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File:Pheugopedius spadix 249899567.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its 'spadix' specific epithet translates to 'date-palm leaf' or 'dark reddish-brown', referring to its body plumage, while its head is notably darker.
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