About the Pardusco
The pardusco is a species of tanager that is endemic to woodland near the timberline in the Andes of central Peru. It is the only member of the genus Nephelornis. This small olive-brown bird is typically seen in groups, which sometimes join mixed species flocks. It has a small range, but is locally fairly common, and consequently considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Brown-flanked TanagerThlypopsis pectoralisThe brown-flanked tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
Greater FlowerpiercerDiglossa majorThe greater flowerpiercer grows to a length of about 16.5 cm (6.5 in) and is larger than any other species in the genus.
Orange-browed HemispingusKleinothraupis calophrysThe orange-browed hemispingus is, on average, 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) long and weighs 14.5–20.5 g (0.5–0.7 oz).
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