Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner
NameBuff-browed Foliage-gleaner
Common NameBuff-browed Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameSyndactyla rufosuperciliata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a distinct buff supercilium and a darker loral stripe. Underparts are paler, often buffy-white with fine streaking on the breast. The tail is a striking rufous-chestnut.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, chattering trill, often accelerating and descending in pitch, and a series of sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in South America, occurring in the Andes from Venezuela south to Bolivia, and in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresprominent buff supercilium, rufous tail, olive-brown upperparts, streaked underparts
Description
This medium-sized passerine is characterized by its brownish plumage, prominent buff supercilium, and rufous tail. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
