Ceara Gnateater
NameCeara Gnateater
Common NameCeara Gnateater
Scientific NameConopophaga cearae
FamilyConopophagidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsFemales have a rufous crown and nape, an olive-brown back and wings, and an orange-rufous throat and breast fading to buffy-orange on the belly. A faint whitish supercilium is present. Males have a grey head with a prominent white post-ocular stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive series of high-pitched, sharp 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in northeastern Brazil, specifically in the state of Ceará, including the Serra de Baturité and Serra da Aratanha.
Identifying Featuressmall plump body, short tail, rufous crown (female), olive-brown back, orange-buffy underparts, terrestrial foraging behavior, distinctive high-pitched calls
Description
This small, plump bird is characterized by its short tail and terrestrial habits. Females, like the one pictured, have a rufous crown and orange-buffy underparts, while males exhibit a prominent white post-ocular stripe. They typically forage for insects in the dense understory of humid forests.
