Greater Scythebill

The Greater Scythebill is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Greater Scythebill (Campylorhamphus pucherani) is a species of bird in the Dendrocolaptinae subfamily. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Campylorhamphus pucherani. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

To my knowledge this is the only photograph of a Greater Scythebill in the wild. Matt Sharp at Vireo has photos of the Greater Scythebill but they were taken in a light tent after the bird was captured. Roy Halpin Photo by Roy Halpin in Northern Ecuador, Andean East Slope. To my knowledge this is the only photograph of a Greater Scythebill in the wild. Matt Sharp at Vireo has photos of the Greater Scythebill but they were taken in a light tent after the bird was captured. More

Greater Scythebill (Guacamayos) on Sept. 18-22, 2006 - Ecuador update: Gareno Lodge, Angel Paz and Greater Scythebill (Guacamayos) on Sept. More

Greater Scythebill is an ultra-rare bird and was one of many highlights on this trip. Photo: Roy Halpin. - Another fun and exciting trip to Ecuador with Tropical Birding. We had an enthusiast and boisterous group and rarely a dull moment. A few mornings of difficult weather were more than made up for by some fantastic birding at other times. More