Streaked Tuftedcheek

Grallaricula lineifrons

The Streaked Tuftedcheek is a small, elusive bird found in the cloud forests of the Andes in South America. It is known for its distinctive tuft of feathers on its head and its streaked plumage. This species is often found foraging on the forest floor for insects and small invertebrates. The Streaked Tuftedcheek is typically solitary or found in pairs, and its call is a high-pitched, trilling whistle. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, this species faces threats in some parts of its range.

Habitat: Cloud forests of the Andes

Streaked Tuftedcheek
© Carlos Alberto Arias Aristizabal from Manizales, Colombia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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