Tawny-faced Gnatwren
Tawny-faced Gnatwren
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The Tawny-faced Gnatwren is a tiny, active songbird, characterized by its distinctive tawny or rufous face and an olive-grey body. It is an agile insectivore, often found flitting through dense undergrowth and low vegetation. This species is native to Central and South America.
Where to spot
Found in Central and South America, from Costa Rica south to Peru and western Amazonia. It inhabits humid tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and secondary growth from lowlands to mid-elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often high-pitched and insect-like calls. Look for tiny, rapid movements in dense undergrowth or low branches. The tawny-colored face is its most reliable identification feature.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours, when its calls are more likely to be heard.
Where to spot
Found in Central and South America, from Costa Rica south to Peru and western Amazonia. It inhabits humid tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and secondary growth from lowlands to mid-elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often high-pitched and insect-like calls. Look for tiny, rapid movements in dense undergrowth or low branches. The tawny-colored face is its most reliable identification feature.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. It is most active during the early morning and late afternoon hours, when its calls are more likely to be heard.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Tawny-faced Gnatwren often forages in mixed-species flocks, moving stealthily through the understory alongside other small insectivorous birds to exploit food resources.
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