Pink-legged Graveteiro
NamePink-legged Graveteiro
Common NamePink-legged Graveteiro
Scientific NameAcrobatornis fonsecai
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grayish-brown plumage, with a slightly paler belly. The head and back show subtle darker streaking. Its most striking feature is its bright pink legs and feet, contrasting with its otherwise muted coloration. It has a short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, often given while foraging. It also produces a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of the Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo.
Identifying FeaturesPink legs and feet, Small size (approx. 13.5 cm), Drab grayish-brown plumage with subtle streaking, Acrobatic foraging behavior, Short, pointed bill
Description
The Pink-legged Graveteiro is a small, drab grayish-brown bird known for its distinctive pink legs and acrobatic foraging style. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of humid lowland forests, often hanging upside down to glean insects.
