Stiles's Tapaculo is a small, dark tapaculo named after the ornithologist F. Gary Stiles. This species is highly secretive and known primarily by its distinctive vocalizations from within dense undergrowth.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane forests on the western and central slopes of the Colombian Andes.
How to spot
The best way to locate Stiles's Tapaculo is by learning its song and listening patiently. Observe dense, dark undergrowth, especially near streams or on steep slopes, for fleeting glimpses.
When to spot
Active year-round, with calls being more frequent during the breeding season, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane forests on the western and central slopes of the Colombian Andes.
How to spot
The best way to locate Stiles's Tapaculo is by learning its song and listening patiently. Observe dense, dark undergrowth, especially near streams or on steep slopes, for fleeting glimpses.
When to spot
Active year-round, with calls being more frequent during the breeding season, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
It was first discovered and described as a new species relatively recently, highlighting the ongoing biological exploration and discoveries in the Andean regions.
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