Junin Tapaculo

A rotund, short-legged ground-dwelling dove that usually runs rather than flies when startled. Male is unmistakable, dark-bodied with a purplish iridescent shoulder, a bright white chest and face, and a blackish crown patch that extends to the neck. Female similar but has a beige belly, chest, and head with a dark spot behind the eye. Apparently rarely vocal, but has been heard giving a typical dove-like “coo.”

Mid-sized warbler with a long tail. Dark brown overall, with a white throat and pale eye-line. Found very locally in middle-elevation habitats with a dense ground cover, including bamboo, forest, marsh, and lush grassy areas. Rare species that is not often seen. Most likely to be detected and identified by its distinctive song: a ratcheting up-and-down “dee-ka dee-ka dee-ka…” series which can last for several seconds. Very similar to Evergreen-forest Warbler, and best distinguished by its different song.

Fairly common but local and easily overlooked in the Andes, mainly in canyons and on rocky slopes with fairly dense bushes and scrub. Usually rather skulking; keeps low in bushes and creeps in vegetation, but often sings from atop a bush. Plumage rather plain but relatively dark brownish above with chestnut wings and a dark-centered chestnut tail. Compare with Cordilleran Canastero, of more open habitats; also note differences in song and calls.