Speckled Mourner
Speckled Mourner
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A medium-sized, rufous-brown bird found in the humid lowland and foothill forests of Central and South America. It has a shaggy appearance and is known for its distinctive, whistled, mournful calls.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests from southeastern Mexico south to northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Often heard before seen. Listen for its distinctive, mournful, whistled calls. Look for a relatively dull, shaggy-plumaged bird perched quietly in the mid-story or subcanopy. The rufous color is key.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests from southeastern Mexico south to northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Often heard before seen. Listen for its distinctive, mournful, whistled calls. Look for a relatively dull, shaggy-plumaged bird perched quietly in the mid-story or subcanopy. The rufous color is key.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
The Rufous Mourner is a vocal mimic, known to imitate the alarm calls of other bird species to distract them from its nest.
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- 45 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 2 weeks ago
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