Planalto Foliage-gleaner
Syndactyla dimidiata
The Planalto Foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla dimidiata) is a legendary ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 2 countries, weighing about 29 g. The planalto foliage-gleaner, also known as the russet-mantled foliage-gleaner, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Planalto Foliage-gleaner
The planalto foliage-gleaner, also known as the russet-mantled foliage-gleaner, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The planalto foliage-gleaner is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 27 to 32 g (0.95 to 1.1 oz). It is a medium-sized furnariid with a long pointed bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a mostly rufescent orange face; the color is deeper on the supercilium and the ear coverts are darker. Their crown and upperparts are bright rufescent brown with a cinnamon tinge. Their tail is rufous-chestnut and their wings are dark rufescent brown with brighter edges on the primaries. Voice: The planalto foliage-gleaner's song has been likened to "a small, slowly starting motorbike". It is a "rather short or very long series of 'tsjek' notes, ascending, starting and ending with some stuttering". Its contact call is "a loud, nasal 'cheh', single or doubled".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Planalto Foliage-gleaner can be seen all year round, with peak activity in September. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Planalto Foliage-gleaner?
- The planalto foliage-gleaner is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 27 to 32 g (0.95 to 1.1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Planalto Foliage-gleaner?
- The Planalto Foliage-gleaner is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a Planalto Foliage-gleaner?
- The Planalto Foliage-gleaner occurs in 2 countries, including Brazil and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Planalto Foliage-gleaner?
- The Planalto Foliage-gleaner is most easily confused with the Bolivian Recurvebill, the Peruvian Recurvebill and the Guttulate Foliage-gleaner.
- Is the Planalto Foliage-gleaner endangered?
- The Planalto Foliage-gleaner is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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