Rufous-tailed Xenops
NameRufous-tailed Xenops
Common NameRufous-tailed Xenops
Scientific NameMicroxenops milleri
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The underparts are whitish, heavily streaked with brown. The most striking feature is its bright rufous tail, which contrasts with its otherwise drab plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, sometimes given in a short series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically in humid lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesRufous tail, Wedge-shaped bill, Streaked underparts, Pale supercilium, Small size
Description
The Rufous-tailed Xenops is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive wedge-shaped bill and rufous tail. It forages by gleaning insects from bark and leaves, often hanging upside down as it probes crevices.
