Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner
NameRusset-mantled Foliage-gleaner
Common NameRusset-mantled Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameSyndactyla dimidiata
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown with a contrasting russet mantle and rump. The head is rufous-brown with a faint pale supercilium and a prominent pale buffy throat and malar area. Underparts are dull rufous-brown, slightly paler on the belly, and the tail is rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, which can accelerate into a trill or chattering series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically in southern Peru and western Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRusset mantle, Pale buffy throat, Rufous-brown overall plumage, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
This medium-sized foliage-gleaner is characterized by its rufous-brown plumage with a distinctive russet mantle and a pale buffy throat. It actively forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
