Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner
NameChestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner
Common NameChestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameAnabacerthia rufifrons
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsThe Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner has an overall rufous-brown plumage, with a distinctive chestnut crown and nape that contrasts slightly with its olive-brown back. It features a pale buffy throat and a faint, often indistinct, supercilium. The underparts are generally paler rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often delivered in an accelerating or descending pattern. The call can be described as a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' or a trilling 'tew-tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner is found in humid montane forests across Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica and Panama, through the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and extending into parts of Venezuela and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut crown and nape, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Pale buffy throat, Active foraging behavior in dense foliage, Relatively short, straight bill
Description
This small, active bird is typically found foraging in the mid-story and understory of humid montane forests. It gleans insects and spiders from foliage and bark, often moving quickly through dense vegetation. Its cryptic plumage helps it blend into its forest habitat.
