South American Leaftosser
NameSouth American Leaftosser
Common NameSouth American Leaftosser
Scientific NameSclerurus obscurior
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, with a contrasting rufous or tawny throat and upper breast. The belly is a duller brown. It has a relatively long, dark, and slightly upturned bill, and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles or trills, often accelerating into a rapid, descending phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid montane and lowland forests from Costa Rica south through Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and into northwestern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresdark brown plumage, tawny throat and upper breast, long, slightly upturned bill, terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
A small, dark brown bird with a distinctive tawny throat and upper breast. It primarily forages on the forest floor, using its bill to toss leaves and uncover invertebrates.
