Ash-throated Gnateater
NameAsh-throated Gnateater
Common NameAsh-throated Gnateater
Scientific NameConopophaga peruviana
FamilyConopophagidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.8
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMales have rufous-brown upperparts, a prominent white post-ocular tuft, and an ash-gray throat and breast contrasting with a rufous belly. Females are similar but duller, with a buffy throat and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, rising whistles and rapid, trilling notes, often delivered from low perches.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid lowland and foothill forests of eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressmall, plump body, rufous-brown upperparts, ash-gray or buffy throat/breast, prominent white post-ocular tuft (males), terrestrial foraging, short tail
Description
This small, plump bird is a denizen of the forest understory, often observed hopping on or near the ground. It typically forages for insects, frequently flicking its short tail.
