Grey-throated Leaftosser
Sclerurus albigularis
The Grey-throated Leaftosser (Sclerurus albigularis) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 9 countries, weighing about 35 g. The grey-throated leaftosser is a Near Threatened species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Grey-throated Leaftosser
The grey-throated leaftosser is a Near Threatened species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The grey-throated leaftosser is one of the larger members of genus Sclerurus. It is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs 34 to 46 g (1.2 to 1.6 oz). The sexes are alike. The nominate subspecies has a grayish brown face with a somewhat scaly appearance. Its crown and back are rich chestnut-brown and its rump and uppertail coverts are a brighter reddish chestnut. Its flight feathers are rich brown and its tail is dark gray-brown. Voice: The grey-throated leaftosser's song is "a series of 4–6 tripled rising notes, 'kwu-kwu-kwe-kwe-kwi-kwi' " that sometimes has "musical trills" within it and at the end. Another description of it is "squeaky, plaintive, ascending, whistled notes, 'tuéé, tuéé, tuéé, tweééptu'." Its alarm call is "a squeaky, sharp 'cheek' or 'chik-chik'."
What the Grey-throated Leaftosser sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Grey-throated Leaftosser can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-throated Leaftosser?
- The grey-throated leaftosser is one of the larger members of genus Sclerurus. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-throated Leaftosser?
- The Grey-throated Leaftosser is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-throated Leaftosser?
- The Grey-throated Leaftosser occurs in 9 countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela and Bolivia.
- What does a Grey-throated Leaftosser sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Grey-throated Leaftosser on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-throated Leaftosser?
- The Grey-throated Leaftosser is most easily confused with the Tawny-throated Leaftosser, the Scaly-throated Leaftosser and the Dusky Leaftosser.
- Is the Grey-throated Leaftosser endangered?
- The Grey-throated Leaftosser is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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