Pearled Treerunner

Megastictus margaritatus

The Pearled Treerunner (Megastictus margaritatus) is a small passerine bird found in the Andean cloud forests of South America. It is known for its distinctive pearled appearance, with black and white speckled plumage on the upperparts and a white underside. This species is highly arboreal, foraging for insects and small invertebrates in the dense vegetation of its habitat. The Pearled Treerunner is often observed in mixed-species flocks, moving quickly and agilely through the forest canopy. While not much is known about its population trends, the species is potentially threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Andean cloud forests