The White-faced Redstart is an eye-catching species with its prominent white face, bright yellow belly, and dark upperparts. It inhabits the humid montane forests of southern Peru.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of southern Peru, particularly in the departments of Cusco and Puno.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story to canopy of humid montane forests. They are active foragers, often flicking their tails and wings as they glean insects. Listen for their high-pitched, somewhat buzzy calls and songs.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round in its specific Andean habitat. Morning hours are generally the most productive.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid montane forests of southern Peru, particularly in the departments of Cusco and Puno.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story to canopy of humid montane forests. They are active foragers, often flicking their tails and wings as they glean insects. Listen for their high-pitched, somewhat buzzy calls and songs.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round in its specific Andean habitat. Morning hours are generally the most productive.
This species is part of a complex of redstarts that were once considered subspecies, but genetic studies have revealed them to be distinct species, each with unique features and distributions.
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