Chestnut-winged Foliage-gleaner
NameChestnut-winged Foliage-gleaner
Common NameChestnut-winged Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NamePhilydor erythrocercum
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, with a buffy supercilium and throat. The most striking feature is the rufous-chestnut coloration on the wings (primaries, secondaries, and coverts) and tail. Underparts are pale grayish-buff, becoming slightly more rufous on the flanks. It has a relatively long, straight bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically described as a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often accelerating into a trill or a rapid 'chip-chip-chip-chrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Amazon basin and adjacent areas, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut wings and tail, Grayish-brown back, Pale buffy supercilium and throat, Relatively long, straight bill, Active foraging behavior in forest canopy/mid-story
Description
This small to medium-sized passerine is characterized by its rufous-chestnut wings and tail, contrasting with a grayish-brown back and paler underparts. It actively forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
