Andean foothills of western and central Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba, western Santa Cruz).
 
Population
Estimated population is 50,000 - 99,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status LC
Habitat destruction and degradation through deforestation and human encroachment are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A harsh, accelerating and slightly rising rattle lasting 2-3 seconds.
Bolivian Recurvebill (Syndactyla striata) [XC740590]
by Du\u0161an M. Brinkhuizen from Sadiri Lodge, La Paz, Bolivia (song)
Bolivian Recurvebill (Syndactyla striata) [XC707571]
by Du\u0161an M. Brinkhuizen from Refugio Volcanes, Samaipata, Florida, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia (call, song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus merged by some authors into a broad Philydor. Close relationship to Syndactyla suggested by vocalizations and general behaviour. May form a superspecies with Peruvian Recurvebill (Syndactyla ucayalae).