Upper Marañón Valley from Cajamarca south to Ancash and Huánuco, in Andes of western Peru.
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2012) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through change from camelid to sheep and cattle farming, and erosion and soil degradation caused by agricultural intensification, road construction and the inadequacy of afforestation projects, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Faint 'tzip' calls and a varied song of four notes.