Dendrexetastes rufigula
The Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper (Dendrexetastes rufigula) is a striking and robust neotropical passerine, a member of the Furnariidae family within the sub-family Dendrocolaptinae. Measuring 25-28 cm in length and weighing 60-84 grams, this species is characterized by its prominent, often slightly decurved bill and, most notably, a rich rufous to cinnamon-colored throat that contrasts sharply with its overall warm brown plumage. The body is generally olive-brown, with a paler, sometimes fai...
Found primarily in undisturbed humid lowland evergreen forests, including terra firme, várzea, and gallery forest, often near forest edges. It typically occurs at elevations below 500 meters, though occasionally recorded up to 900 meters.
Feeds almost exclusively on arthropods, including ants, termites, beetle larvae, and other insects, primarily by gleaning and probing bark on tree trunks and large branches.
This woodcreeper is a diurnal species, generally observed alone or in pairs, traversing the forest canopy and sub-canopy. Its primary foraging strategy involves hitching upwards along tree trunks and large branches, meticulously probing crevices, bark, and epiphytes with its strong bill for hidde...
The Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper is a widespread resident species found across the vast Amazon Basin of South America. Its extensive distribution includes parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana). Four recognized subspeci...
Least Concern
- The Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper is one of the larger species within its genus, making it a prominent feature in the understory of Amazonian forests. - Its distinctive cinnamon throat patch is a key field mark and the inspiration for its common name, distinguishing it from other subtly colored...