Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner
NameHenna-hooded Foliage-gleaner
Common NameHenna-hooded Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameHylocryptus erythrocephalus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, nape, and upperparts are a rich rufous-chestnut, giving it a 'henna-hooded' appearance. The throat and breast are pale grayish-white, often with faint streaking, transitioning to a buffy or brownish belly. The tail is also rufous.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing notes that often accelerate and descend, as well as a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Tumbes region, inhabiting southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive rufous-chestnut (henna-colored) head and upperparts, Pale grayish-white throat and breast, Relatively long, straight bill, Forages in dense undergrowth of humid forests
Description
This medium-sized foliage-gleaner is characterized by its striking rufous-chestnut head and upperparts. It is typically found foraging actively in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
