Uniform Treehunter
Thripadectes ignobilis
The Uniform Treehunter (Thripadectes ignobilis) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 2 countries, weighing about 47 g. The uniform treehunter is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Uniform Treehunter
The uniform treehunter is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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How to identify it
The uniform treehunter is 19 to 20 cm (7.5 to 7.9 in) long and weighs between 48 and 51 g (1.7 and 1.8 oz). It is the smallest, darkest, and shortest-billed member of its genus. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a vague narrow supercilium and wide eyering that are dull tawny-rufous, blackish brown lores grizzled with pale buff, blackish ear coverts with narrow ochraceous-buff streaks, and a dark brown malar area with lighter blurry streaks and spots. Their crown is dark brown with vague pale spots on the forehead. Their back and rump are slightly paler and redder than the crown. Voice: The uniform treehunter's song is a rather high-pitched "series of 6-8 sharp 'kik' or 'kyip' notes".
What the Uniform Treehunter sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Uniform Treehunter can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Uniform Treehunter?
- The uniform treehunter is 19 to 20 cm (7.5 to 7.9 in) long and weighs between 48 and 51 g (1.7 and 1.8 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Uniform Treehunter?
- The Uniform Treehunter is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
- Where can you see a Uniform Treehunter?
- The Uniform Treehunter occurs in 2 countries, including Colombia and Ecuador.
- What does a Uniform Treehunter sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Uniform Treehunter on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Uniform Treehunter?
- The Uniform Treehunter is most easily confused with the Striped Treehunter, the Streak-breasted Treehunter and the Black-billed Treehunter.
- Is the Uniform Treehunter endangered?
- The Uniform Treehunter is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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