Entomodestes Explained

Entomodestes is a small genus of birds in the thrush family. They are found in humid Andean highland forest in South America. The two species both have black underparts and head, and a white patch on the lower face, but differ in the colour of the back.

Species

Image	Common Name	Scientific name	Distribution
	Black solitaire	Entomodestes coracinus	Colombia and Ecuador.
	White-eared solitaire	Entomodestes leucotis	Bolivia and Peru

References

• BirdLife International 2004. Entomodestes leucotis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
• BirdLife International 2004. Entomodestes coracinus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.