Tepui Whitestart
Myioborus castaneocapilla
The Tepui Whitestart (Myioborus castaneocapilla) is a legendary new world warbler found in 3 countries, weighing about 11 g. The tepui whitestart or tepui redstart is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
About the Tepui Whitestart
The tepui whitestart or tepui redstart is a species of bird in the family Parulidae. It is found in humid highland forest, woodland and scrub in the tepuis in southern Venezuela, western Guyana and northern Brazil. It is sometimes included as a subspecies of the brown-capped whitestart.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Tepui Whitestart look like?
- The tepui whitestart or tepui redstart is a species of bird in the family Parulidae.
- How big is a Tepui Whitestart?
- The Tepui Whitestart is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Tepui Whitestart?
- The Tepui Whitestart occurs in 3 countries, including Venezuela and Guyana.
- What birds look similar to a Tepui Whitestart?
- The Tepui Whitestart is most easily confused with the White-fronted Whitestart, the Paria Whitestart and the White-faced Whitestart.
- Is the Tepui Whitestart endangered?
- The Tepui Whitestart is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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