Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner
NameSlaty-winged Foliage-gleaner
Common NameSlaty-winged Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NamePhilydor fuscipenne
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsRufous underparts, rump, and tail. The crown and upperparts are slaty-gray, contrasting sharply with the rufous. It has a pale buff supercilium, dark lores, and a relatively straight, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sharp, emphatic 'chip' note and a rapid, accelerating trill or series of 'chick' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from Costa Rica and Panama south through western Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesSlaty-gray crown and wings, Rufous body and tail, Pale buff supercilium, Active foraging in forest understory/mid-story, Relatively straight bill
Description
This small to medium-sized foliage-gleaner is characterized by its striking rufous body and tail, which contrast sharply with its slaty-gray crown and wings. It actively forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, gleaning insects and other arthropods from foliage and bark. Its distinctive plumage and foraging style make it identifiable within its range.
