White-eyed Foliage-gleaner
NameWhite-eyed Foliage-gleaner
Common NameWhite-eyed Foliage-gleaner
Scientific NameAutomolus albigularis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe White-eyed Foliage-gleaner has a rufous-brown crown and back, with a bright rufous tail. Its underparts are olive-brown, and it features a striking white eye-ring and a clean white throat that contrasts with its darker head and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, churring notes or a rapid, accelerating trill, often described as 'churr-churr-churr-trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Andes and adjacent lowlands, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to central Bolivia, and extending into western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, white throat, rufous crown and back, bright rufous tail, olive-brown underparts
Description
This medium-sized ovenbird is characterized by its rufous-brown plumage, prominent white eye-ring, and contrasting white throat. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
