White-eared Solitaire
NameWhite-eared Solitaire
Common NameWhite-eared Solitaire
Scientific NameEntomodestes leucotis
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)47.5
Plumage DetailsThe White-eared Solitaire has a blackish head with a distinctive white patch on the ear coverts. Its back, rump, and upper tail coverts are a rich rufous-chestnut, contrasting with dark blue-black underparts that feature prominent white streaks on the flanks and lower belly. The bill is bright orange, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its beautiful, rich, fluty, and complex song, often delivered from a hidden perch within the dense forest canopy. It also produces various soft calls and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, south to central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresprominent white ear patch, rufous-chestnut back, dark blue-black underparts with white streaks, orange bill
Description
A striking thrush found in the humid montane forests of the Andes. This species is characterized by its rufous back, dark underparts, and a prominent white patch behind the eye. It typically forages solitarily for fruits and insects in the forest understory.
