Rufous-necked Foliage-gleaner
NameRufous-necked Foliage-gleaner
Common NameRufous-necked Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameSyndactyla ruficollis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe Rufous-necked Foliage-gleaner has predominantly rufous-brown upperparts and tail. Its most striking feature is the bright rufous throat and sides of the neck, which contrast with a duller brown crown and ear-coverts. The underparts are olive-brown, sometimes with faint streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of sharp, chattering notes that often accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe species is found in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresbright rufous throat and neck, overall rufous-brown plumage, active foraging in forest understory, stout, straight bill
Description
This medium-sized, rufous-brown bird is characterized by its distinctive bright rufous throat and neck. It actively forages in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, gleaning insects and other invertebrates from foliage and bark.
