Birds of the World


Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) Range: SA: Peru to nw Argentina Salinas, Arequipa, Peru
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Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) Female Range: SA: Peru to nw Argentina Argentina
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Very similar to Austral Negrito, but usually found at higher altitudes (usually 2500 and up). The female is darker than the Austral Negrito. Differences in size and the male's back color can't be reliably seen in the field.


Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) Male Range: SA: Southern Cone Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile
Photograph by Tropical Birding (Nick Athanas) © All Rights Reserved.


Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) Female Range: SA: Southern Cone The female Austral Negrito is lighther than the female Andean Negrito, and there is virtually no range overlap.
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Very similar to Andean Negrito, but usually found at lower altitudes (below 1000m).