Sharp-billed Treehunter
NameSharp-billed Treehunter
Common NameSharp-billed Treehunter
Scientific NameHeliobletus contaminatus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has rufous-brown upperparts, a prominent buffy supercilium contrasting with a dark eye-stripe, and a pale throat. Its underparts are streaked, and it possesses a rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid, trilling or chattering notes, often accelerating in pace.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSharp, slightly upturned bill, Prominent buffy supercilium, Rufous-brown plumage with streaked underparts, Rufous tail, Creeping foraging behavior on tree trunks
Description
The Sharp-billed Treehunter is a small, active passerine known for its distinctive sharp, slightly upturned bill. It forages by creeping along tree trunks and branches, probing bark and moss for invertebrates.
