Flammulated Treehunter
NameFlammulated Treehunter
Common NameFlammulated Treehunter
Scientific NameThripadectes flammulatus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsDark brown overall, with prominent buff to whitish streaking on the head, nape, mantle, throat, and breast. The wings and tail are a contrasting rufous-chestnut color. It has a strong, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, ringing, accelerating series of notes, often ending in a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeAndes mountains of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying Featuresheavy buff/whitish streaking on dark brown body, rufous-chestnut wings and tail, robust build and strong bill, forages by climbing and probing in dense forest
Description
A robust, medium-sized ovenbird found in humid montane forests. It is characterized by its heavily streaked plumage and rufous wings and tail, often seen climbing and probing for insects in dense undergrowth.
