White-throated Cacholote
NameWhite-throated Cacholote
Common NameWhite-throated Cacholote
Scientific NamePseudoseisura gutturalis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown, with a darker brown back and wings, and a paler, buffy-brown belly. The most prominent feature is the clean white throat, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding brown plumage. It has a dark bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and often rattling or chattering vocalizations, which can be quite distinctive and are sometimes given in duets.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Peru, inhabiting arid coastal scrublands, dry inter-Andean valleys, and thorny woodlands.
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat contrasting with brown plumage, Dark, relatively stout bill, Terrestrial foraging habits, Loud, rattling calls
Description
The White-throated Cacholote is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its dull brown plumage and striking white throat. It is typically found foraging on the ground or in low, thorny vegetation in arid environments.
