Black-billed Treehunter
NameBlack-billed Treehunter
Common NameBlack-billed Treehunter
Scientific NameThripadectes melanorhynchus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark rufous-brown, with a streaked crown and nape. The underparts are olive-brown with fine pale streaking, particularly on the throat and breast. Its tail is a striking rufous color, contrasting with the body, and the bill is entirely black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing 'chip' notes, often accelerating into a chattering or trilling phrase. It can also produce a rapid, high-pitched 'tew-tew-tew' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and extreme northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests on both the eastern and western slopes.
Identifying FeaturesDark, relatively stout bill, Streaked head and underparts, Contrasting rufous tail, Overall brown plumage, Forages by gleaning from bark and moss
Description
The Black-billed Treehunter is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its robust build and distinctive dark bill. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, actively gleaning invertebrates from bark, moss, and foliage.
