Pale-browed Treehunter
NamePale-browed Treehunter
Common NamePale-browed Treehunter
Scientific NameCichlocolaptes leucophrus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, becoming more rufous on the rump and tail. The crown is dark brown with fine streaking. A prominent pale buffy-white supercilium extends from above the eye. Underparts are dull olive-brown. The bill is relatively long, straight, and pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing notes or a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent pale supercilium, rufous-brown plumage, long, straight pale bill, active foraging in forest understory
Description
This medium-sized furnariid has a distinctive pale supercilium and a rufous-brown body. It forages actively in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, gleaning insects from bark and foliage.
