White-eyed Foliage-gleaner

Automolus leucophthalmus

Least ConcernUncommonInvertebratesForestCavity nestSmall · 35 g

About the White-eyed Foliage-gleaner

The white-eyed foliage-gleaner is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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The white-eyed foliage-gleaner is 18 to 20 cm (7.1 to 7.9 in) long and weighs 25 to 38 g (0.88 to 1.3 oz). It is a fairly large member of its genus and has a heavy bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a dark brownish face with faint reddish streaks on the ear coverts, grizzled reddish brown and buffy lores, and a white malar area. Their crown is dark reddish brown with narrow rufous streaks. Their back and rump are dark reddish brown that blends to bright rufous uppertail coverts. Their wings are dark rufous with pale cinnamon at the bend. Voice: The white-eyed foliage-gleaner's song is a "fast, rhythmic, liquid or grating 'tlewtlew---' ". Its call is a "high, sharp, nasal 'itew' ". It also makes "single-noted 'kwek' and double-noted 'kwek-kwaah' calls".

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Where it lives

Regular range

When to see it

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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