Striped Treehunter
NameStriped Treehunter
Common NameStriped Treehunter
Scientific NameThripadectes holostictus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage with prominent buffy-white streaking on the crown, nape, and entire underparts, creating a striped effect. The back is plainer brown, and the rump and tail are rufous. It has a dark eye and a relatively straight, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, ringing, accelerating notes, often described as a 'churr-churr-churr-chew-chew-chew' or a rapid, chattering 'chip-chip-chip-chip-churrr' that can sometimes slow down at the end.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in the Andes mountains, from northern Venezuela, through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresheavily streaked plumage, rufous tail, robust build, relatively straight bill, montane forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized ovenbird is characterized by its robust build and heavily streaked brown plumage, particularly on the head and underparts. It typically forages in the dense understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often alone or in mixed-species flocks.
