The bicolored bird | Facts & Information

Origin

Heard rather than seen, the bicolored bird makes a long, clear and high sound, like a whistle.

It is a medium-sized bird from the Central Andes, whose name comes from its distinctive plumage, colored in two shades: orange-brown and gray.

Bicolored Bird Feed

It feeds on insects and larvae.

Features Bicolor Bird

The head, neck and upper parts of the body are orange-brown, while the lower parts are gray, the abdomen is streaked with discreet, white spots.

The eyes are round and dark, and the beak is black.

It is more of a terrestrial Bird, running and jumping on the ground, in the forests where it can be met.

It is difficult to distinguish among dense vegetation, being more likely to be listened to, but may occasionally appear, in the morning or late afternoon, in open areas or in areas with small grasses, in search of food.

It can usually be found alone.

Breeding Bicolored Bird

The mating season begins in March and ends in May. After mating, females lay two eggs, which will be hatched for 14-16 days.

The chicks will remain in the nest until they are 9-12 days old.