Fulvous-dotted Treerunner
NameFulvous-dotted Treerunner
Common NameFulvous-dotted Treerunner
Scientific NameMargarornis stellatus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, crown, and wings are rufous-brown. The throat is white with prominent blackish spots, contrasting with the rufous-brown breast and belly which are marked with distinctive fulvous (tawny-yellow) spots, often edged with black. A pale supercilium is often visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of accelerating, sharp notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown plumage, White throat with black spots, Fulvous (tawny-yellow) spots on breast and belly, Climbing behavior on tree trunks, Small, slender bill
Description
The Fulvous-dotted Treerunner is a small, rufous-brown bird known for its distinctive spotted plumage and habit of climbing tree trunks. It forages for insects and other arthropods in humid montane forests of the Andes.
