Equatorial Graytail
NameEquatorial Graytail
Common NameEquatorial Graytail
Scientific NameXenerpestes singularis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, with a darker crown and a prominent whitish supercilium extending from above the eye. Underparts are whitish with dusky streaking, particularly on the breast and flanks. The tail is relatively short and dark gray.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, rapid trill or a series of accelerating notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane and foothill forests of the Andes, specifically in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesWhitish supercilium, Streaked underparts, Small size, Grayish-brown upperparts, Short gray tail
Description
This small, drab gray-brown bird is characterized by its streaked underparts and a distinctive facial pattern, including a prominent supercilium. It actively forages for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests.
