Andean Solitaire
A species of Typical solitaires and hawaiian thrushes Scientific name : Myadestes ralloides Genus : Typical solitaires and hawaiian thrushes
Andean Solitaire, A species of Typical solitaires and hawaiian thrushes
Botanical name: Myadestes ralloides
Genus: Typical solitaires and hawaiian thrushes
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The Andean solitaire (Myadestes ralloides) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Andean Solitaire's diet predominantly consists of insects and fruit. It forages alone and exploits small fruiting trees or follows army-ant swarms to catch prey. Unique foraging behavior includes sally-gleaning and aerial insect pursuit.
Habitat
The andean Solitaire typically inhabits the lower and middle strata of humid and wet subtropical forests, including areas near mountain streams and in ravines. It prefers the thicker undergrowth and borders of shaded secondary woodlands within broader montane regions. The species is adapted to a range of forested environments, ensuring access to shelter and food resources.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
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