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Photo by Aracari
Photo taken: SP, Brazil.
Hypoedaleus guttatus

Identification

Black upperparts with bold white spots and white bands on its black tail. White underparts with black spots turning to buff and ochraceous on the flanks and undertail coverts. The female is similar but is entirely tinged ochraceous below while the spots above have a buff tinge.

Distribution

Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Taxonomy

Some authorities consider this a monotypic species, others recognize two subspecies guttatus and leucogaster.

Habitat

Moist lowland forests.

Behaviour

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