Western Woodhaunter
NameWestern Woodhaunter
Common NameWestern Woodhaunter
Scientific NameHyloctistes occidentalis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown, with a streaked crown and upperparts. The rump and tail are rufous (reddish-brown), providing a contrast. The throat can appear buffy or yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes that can accelerate into a rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane and foothill forests of the western Andes, ranging from Colombia south through Ecuador and into northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown plumage with rufous rump and tail, Streaked crown and upperparts, Relatively straight, dark bill, Forages by clambering on tree trunks and branches
Description
The Western Woodhaunter is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its drab brown plumage and relatively straight bill. It typically forages by clambering along mossy branches and tree trunks in humid montane forests, searching for arthropods.
