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Andean Solitaire
Myadestes ralloides (d'Orbigny, 1840)
17–18 cmLength29 gWeight
The Andean solitaire (Myadestes ralloides) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae, the thrushes.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Andean Solitaire has been recorded at 150 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Alto Anchicayá - El DescansoColombia2,120 records
- Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador2,052 records
- Cabañas San IsidroEcuador1,596 records
More places
- Refugio Paz de las AvesEcuador1,587 records
- El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia1,567 records
- Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia1,385 records
- La Florida - Bosque de Las AvesColombia1,245 records
- RN La RomeraColombia1,035 records
- Parque Natural ChicaqueColombia962 records
- SFF Otún QuimbayaColombia942 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean solitaire (Myadestes ralloides) is a species of bird in the family Turdidae, the thrushes. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Solitaire?
The Andean Solitaire is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 29 g.
Where does the Andean Solitaire live?
Its breeding range: South America: northern Venezuela to western Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
When is the best time to see the Andean Solitaire?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Solitaire endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Solitaire as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Solitaire eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Andean Solitaire in?
It belongs to the family Thrushes (Turdidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–18 cm
- Weight
- 29 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 84 mm
- Tail
- 78 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northern Venezuela to western Bolivia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Thrushes Turdidae
- Genus
- Myadestes
Other birds in the genus Myadestes
Brown-backed SolitaireMyadestes occidentalis
Slate-colored SolitaireMyadestes unicolor
Townsend's SolitaireMyadestes townsendi
OlomaoMyadestes lanaiensis
OmaoMyadestes obscurus
PuaiohiMyadestes palmeri
Cuban SolitaireMyadestes elisabeth
Rufous-throated SolitaireMyadestes genibarbis
Black-faced SolitaireMyadestes melanops
Varied SolitaireMyadestes coloratus
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