Rufous twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus)

San Lorenzo, Madre de Dios, Peru. Jun 11, 2022

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Thibaud Aronson

Lion

This is one of the only reliable spots in Peru to see this tricky bamboo specialist, and after crawling through a lot of spiny thickets, lots of patience, and a bit of luck, we got some really nice views! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Congrats! The Wikipedia page mentions there's a sound clip where you can hear its wings twist, but it's a broken link, now I'm extra curious. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Here it is!
    https://xeno-canto.org/40219 Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Wow, that's an unmistakable sound, so cool! Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Wing sonations are very cool indeed!
        Though manakins take the cake in that category! Posted 3 years ago

The Rufous twistwing

The rufous twistwing is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It was described as a new species in 2007. It is associated with bamboo growing in humid forested regions in south-eastern Peru, northern Bolivia and far western Brazil.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Jul 15, 2022. Captured Jun 11, 2022 10:24 in GMWH+8C8, San Lorenzo 17200, Peru.

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