Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant

Muscisaxicola maculirostris

The Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant is a small passerine bird found in the high-altitude grasslands and shrublands of South America, particularly in the Andes mountains. This species is characterized by its distinctive spotted bill and black and white plumage. It forages on the ground for insects and small invertebrates, often perching on rocks or low vegetation. The Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant is known for its territorial behavior, often defending its nesting and foraging areas from other individuals. While not currently considered to be globally threatened, this species may face localized threats from habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: High-altitude grasslands and shrublands