Peruvian Plantcutter

The Peruvian plantcutter is 18 to 20 cm (7.1 to 7.9 in) long; four individuals weighed 37.2 to 46.6 g (1.3 to 1.6 oz). The sexes have different plumage. Adult males have a mostly bluish gray head with bright orange-rufous lores and a shaggy crest. Their upperparts are bluish gray, sometimes with some dusky streaks on the back. Their wings' lesser coverts are bluish gray, the median coverts black with large white tips that form a wide wing bar, and the greater coverts black with white edges and tips. Voice: The Peruvian plantcutter's song is "a descending series of rising-falling, annoyed, nasal brays: REEEEH reeeh reeeh" and its calls "various annoyed nasal whines". It vocalizes throughout the day though more in the morning and late afternoon. It sings from the top of a bush or tree.