Recurve-billed Bushbird
NameRecurve-billed Bushbird
Common NameRecurve-billed Bushbird
Scientific NameTachyphonus cristatus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe female (as pictured) exhibits a largely uniform rufous-brown to reddish-brown plumage, with slightly darker brown wings and tail. The bill is stout and grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'seet' notes and rapid, chattering calls. Its song is typically a simple, repetitive phrase.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangePrimarily found in northern South America, its range includes parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying Featuresoverall reddish-brown plumage (female), stout grey bill, small size, forest habitat
Description
This small reddish-brown passerine, often seen in humid tropical forests, is characterized by its stout grey bill. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy, consuming a diet primarily of insects and fruits.
