Black-faced Solitaire
Myadestes melanops
The Black-faced Solitaire (Myadestes melanops) is a uncommon thrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 32 g. The black-faced solitaire is a bird in the thrush family endemic to highlands in Costa Rica and western Panama.
About the Black-faced Solitaire
The black-faced solitaire is a bird in the thrush family endemic to highlands in Costa Rica and western Panama.
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What the Black-faced Solitaire sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Black-faced Solitaire can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-faced Solitaire look like?
- The black-faced solitaire is a bird in the thrush family endemic to highlands in Costa Rica and western Panama.
- How big is a Black-faced Solitaire?
- The Black-faced Solitaire is a small sized bird weighing about 32 g.
- Where can you see a Black-faced Solitaire?
- The Black-faced Solitaire occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What does a Black-faced Solitaire sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Black-faced Solitaire on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Black-faced Solitaire?
- The Black-faced Solitaire is most easily confused with the Omao, the Slate-colored Solitaire and the Brown-backed Solitaire.
- Is the Black-faced Solitaire endangered?
- The Black-faced Solitaire is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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