Eastern Woodhaunter
NameEastern Woodhaunter
Common NameEastern Woodhaunter
Scientific NameAutomolus rosenbergi
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall rufous-brown plumage; head and throat are olive-brown with fine yellowish streaking; back and wings are rufous-brown; tail is rufous. The bill is relatively straight and dark.
Vocalization / CallA series of loud, ringing, accelerating notes, often described as a 'churr-churr-churr-chur-chur-chu-chu-chu'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Chocó biogeographic region, found in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown body, Streaked olive-brown head and throat, Relatively straight dark bill, Found in dense forest understory
Description
The Eastern Woodhaunter is a medium-sized, rufous-brown bird found in the humid understory of lowland forests. It is characterized by its streaked head and throat, and it typically forages by gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
