The White-naped Atlapetes is a striking bird of the Andes, easily identified by its prominent white stripe on the nape contrasting with a dark crown. It is a resident of humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Distributed along the eastern slope of the Andes from southern Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and bamboo thickets, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive white nape, black crown, and white supercilium. It forages in the mid-story and understory of forests. Listen for its clear, whistled song, often a repeated phrase.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Distributed along the eastern slope of the Andes from southern Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. It inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and bamboo thickets, typically at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive white nape, black crown, and white supercilium. It forages in the mid-story and understory of forests. Listen for its clear, whistled song, often a repeated phrase.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
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This species is often found in mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly during the non-breeding season, making it easier to spot among a flurry of activity.
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