2026—In the Headlights

The Ornate Flycatcher, endemic to the Cloud Forests of the Andes, is a tiny, endearing bird, smaller than many of the hummingbirds we photographed in Ecuador. It seemed always to be hanging around the when we visited the hide, probably because of the abundance of moths and other bugs attracted to the area. It was easy to identify both from its small size and especially the white headlight like spots between its eyes.

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