Black-throated Huet-huet
NameBlack-throated Huet-huet
Common NameBlack-throated Huet-huet
Scientific NamePteroptochos tarnii
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a distinctive rufous-chestnut crown and nape, sharply contrasting with a black throat and upper breast. The back and wings are dark brown, while the lower breast and flanks are heavily barred with black and rich rufous-chestnut. The rump and tail are also rufous-chestnut.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, two-note 'huet-huet' or 'wet-wet' call, which is often repeated. It also produces various churring and scolding notes, especially when agitated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the temperate forests of southern Chile and southwestern Argentina, primarily in the Valdivian temperate rainforests.
Identifying Featuresrufous-chestnut crown, black throat and upper breast, heavily barred rufous and black flanks, loud 'huet-huet' call, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling tapaculo, this species is characterized by its striking rufous crown, black throat, and barred rufous flanks. It is typically found skulking in dense undergrowth of temperate forests, often heard before it is seen.
