Spectacled Whitestart

Mecocerculus poecilocercus

The Spectacled Whitestart is a small passerine bird found in the Andes of South America. It is known for its striking black and white plumage, with a distinctive white eyering that gives it its name. This bird is typically found in montane cloud forests, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates in the understory and lower canopy. The Spectacled Whitestart is known for its energetic and acrobatic foraging behavior, often flitting and hopping among foliage in search of prey. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and degradation in the Andean region may pose future challenges for this species.

Habitat: Montane cloud forests