White-browed Foliage-gleaner
NameWhite-browed Foliage-gleaner
Common NameWhite-browed Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameAnabacerthia amaurotis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish, with a prominent white supercilium contrasting with a dark loral stripe and dark brown crown. The throat and breast are whitish, transitioning to buffy or olive-brown on the flanks and belly, with a rufous wash on the tail and rump.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes that often accelerate into a trill or chatter, sometimes described as 'pee-chew-chew-chew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark crown and eye-stripe, Brownish upperparts with rufous tail, Pale underparts, Slender, slightly upturned bill
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its distinctive white supercilium and brownish plumage. It forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
