Cinnamon-rumped Foliage-gleaner
NameCinnamon-rumped Foliage-gleaner
Common NameCinnamon-rumped Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NamePhilydor pyrrhodes
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)27
Plumage DetailsThe head, throat, and underparts are rufous-orange, while the back and wings are olive-brown. The most distinctive feature is the bright cinnamon-rufous rump and tail, which is often fanned during foraging.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, ringing notes, often accelerating into a rapid trill, sometimes described as 'pee-chew-chew-chew-chew-chew' or 'tew-tew-tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, primarily within the Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesCinnamon-rufous rump and tail, Rufous-orange head and underparts, Olive-brown back, Active foliage-gleaning behavior
Description
This medium-sized foliage-gleaner is characterized by its striking cinnamon-rufous rump and tail, contrasting with an olive-brown back. It actively forages in the mid-story of humid lowland forests, gleaning insects from leaves and branches.
