Black-capped Foliage-gleaner
NameBlack-capped Foliage-gleaner
Common NameBlack-capped Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NamePhilydor atricapillus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown, a prominent buffy supercilium, and a dark eyestripe. Upperparts are rufous-brown, while the underparts and tail are a richer rufous-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing notes that often accelerate and descend, or a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, extending into eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, buffy supercilium, rufous-brown upperparts, rufous underparts and tail, active gleaning behavior
Description
This medium-sized foliage-gleaner is characterized by its distinctive black cap and rufous-brown plumage. It actively forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, gleaning insects from leaves and bark.
