Russet-winged Spadebill

The russet-winged spadebill is the largest member of its genus. It is 12 to 12.5 cm (4.7 to 4.9 in) long and weighs about 17 g (0.60 oz). It has a large head and a longer tail than others of its genus. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have an olive-brown crown with a partially hidden white patch in the center. They have pale buff-white to yellowish as a spot above the lores, as an eye-ring, and on the ear coverts. They have dark brown lores, a dark stripe through the eye, and a dark stripe below the pale ear coverts. Their upperparts are olive-brown. Voice: The russet-winged spadebill's song is "a weak, thin, buzzy trill, bzee-eee-eép" and one call is "a loud ééo". Another call is a "high, angry-sounding tjuw".