The White-eared Conebill is a small, dark conebill with a distinctive white patch on its ear coverts, which gives it its common name. It is a resident of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging on flowers and foliage in the mid-to-upper canopy. The white ear patch is the most obvious identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the morning, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andes in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging on flowers and foliage in the mid-to-upper canopy. The white ear patch is the most obvious identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the morning, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The bright white ear patch stands out sharply against its otherwise dark plumage, making it a reliable field mark for identification.
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