Rufous-breasted Leaftosser
Sclerurus scansor
The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Sclerurus scansor) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 3 countries, weighing about 37 g. The rufous-breasted leaftosser is a species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Rufous-breasted Leaftosser
The rufous-breasted leaftosser is a species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The rufous-breasted leaftosser is one of the larger members of genus Sclerurus. It is 17.5 to 20.1 cm (6.9 to 7.9 in) long and weighs 30 to 41 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz). The sexes are alike. The nominate subspecies has a dark brownish face with a somewhat grizzled appearance. Its crown is very dark brown with blackish scalloping. Its back is rich dark brown, its rump bright chestnut, and its uppertail coverts chestnut with reddish brown tips. Its wings are dark reddish brown and its tail is sooty blackish with some faint red-brown. Voice: The voices of the two rufous-breasted leaftosser subspecies differ. The song of the nominate is a "harp, metallic, descending trill" that sometimes ends with a chatter and also sometimes starts or ends with "tsik, tsik" notes. Its call is "a loud 'spix, spix-spix-spix'." The "Ceara"'s song is "a fast rattle followed by a series of piping overslurred whistles".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-breasted Leaftosser?
- The rufous-breasted leaftosser is one of the larger members of genus Sclerurus. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-breasted Leaftosser?
- The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser is a small sized bird weighing about 37 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-breasted Leaftosser?
- The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser occurs in 3 countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-breasted Leaftosser?
- The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser is most easily confused with the Scaly-throated Leaftosser, the Tawny-throated Leaftosser and the Grey-throated Leaftosser.
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