Middle American Leaftosser
NameMiddle American Leaftosser
Common NameMiddle American Leaftosser
Scientific NameSclerurus guatemalensis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown to dark brown plumage, with a darker crown and face. The throat and upper breast are a striking rufous (rusty) color, contrasting with the duller belly. It has a subtle pale eye-ring and a relatively long, slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating or descending in pitch. Calls can be described as a rapid, high-pitched 'tew-tew-tew-tew' or a more complex, musical trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid evergreen forests from southern Mexico (Chiapas) through Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown body plumage with rufous throat and upper breast, Long, slender, slightly upturned dark bill, Terrestrial foraging behavior, tossing leaves on the forest floor, Short tail, Dark crown and face
Description
The Middle American Leaftosser is a small, terrestrial forest bird characterized by its dull brown plumage and distinctive rufous throat. It forages actively on the forest floor, using its bill to toss leaves and debris in search of invertebrates. This species is typically found in humid evergreen forests.
