Pacific Tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes johnsoni)
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Pacific Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes johnsoni Lönnberg & Rendahl, 1922

20–21 cmLength51 gWeight

The Pacific tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes johnsoni) is a passerine bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: January–March and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Pacific Tuftedcheek has been recorded at 46 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador1,734 records
  2. Camino Montezuma – Los CajonesColombia814 records
  3. Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia575 records
More places
  1. PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia529 records
  2. Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia482 records
  3. RNA Las Tangaras – SendasColombia238 records
  4. Mashpi – Lodge and trailsEcuador183 records
  5. MashpiEcuador147 records
  6. PNN Tatamá – Cerro Montezuma-Los ChorrosColombia113 records
  7. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia110 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuador

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 Pacific tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes johnsoni) is a passerine bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Pacific Tuftedcheek?

The Pacific Tuftedcheek is about 20–21 cm long and weighs around 51 g.

Where does the Pacific Tuftedcheek live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia and Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Pacific Tuftedcheek?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, March and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Pacific Tuftedcheek endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pacific Tuftedcheek as Least Concern.

What does the Pacific Tuftedcheek eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Pacific Tuftedcheek in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
20–21 cm
Weight
51 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
106 mm
Tail
90 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Colombia and Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Pseudocolaptes

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Pacific Tuftedcheek

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