Clibanornis rectirostris
The Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner (Clibanornis rectirostris) is a strikingly colored member of the Furnariidae family, renowned for its rich rufous and olive plumage. Measuring approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in length and weighing 30-40 grams, its most distinctive feature is a vibrant, deep chestnut 'henna-cap' on the crown and nape, which contrasts sharply with its olive-brown back and bright rufous underparts. A pale buffy supercilium above a dusky lore and a relatively straight, stout, dark...
Found primarily in dense bamboo thickets, particularly *Chusquea* species, within humid montane forests and forest edges. Typically inhabits elevations between 1000 and 2600 meters (3,300-8,500 feet), occasionally descending to 800 meters.
Feeds primarily on arthropods, including insects and spiders, which it gleans and probes from dense foliage, bamboo stems, and bark.
This diurnal foliage-gleaner is a secretive and often elusive bird, spending most of its time foraging low in the dense undergrowth. It employs an active foraging strategy, gleaning insects and arthropods from leaves, stems, and bark, often clinging acrobatically or hanging upside down to access ...
The Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner is a resident species found exclusively in southeastern South America. Its primary distribution encompasses southern Brazil, specifically across the states of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. I...
Least Concern
- The scientific name 'rectirostris' literally means 'straight bill,' referring to its distinguishing beak morphology. - Despite its striking plumage, it is more often detected by its distinctive, loud song than by sight, owing to its preference for dense bamboo thickets. - It is a bamboo special...