Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner
NameChestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner
Common NameChestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameAutomolus rufipectus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown, with a striking chestnut cap that extends from the forehead to the nape. The throat is paler, often buffy or whitish, contrasting with the darker breast. The eyes are a noticeable yellowish color.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, ringing, and often accelerating notes, sometimes described as a churring trill or a 'chur-chur-chur-chew-chew-chew' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Andes of Colombia, primarily found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying Featureschestnut cap, rufous-brown plumage, pale throat, yellowish eye, forest understory foraging
Description
This medium-sized foliage-gleaner is characterized by its rich rufous-brown plumage and a distinctive chestnut cap. It typically forages in the understory of montane forests, actively gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
