Neophilydor erythrocercum
The Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner (Neophilydor erythrocercum) is a captivating passerine belonging to the Furnariidae family, often referred to as ovenbirds and woodcreepers, distinguished by its active foraging style and vibrant rump. Measuring approximately 15-16 cm (5.9-6.3 in) in length and weighing 20-25 g, this species is characterized by its dull olive-brown crown and upperparts, sharply contrasting with a brilliant rufous rump and tail, which serves as a key identification mark. Its u...
Inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, including secondary growth and forest edges, typically at elevations up to 1500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a diverse range of arthropods, including insects and spiders, which it gleans from foliage, branches, and bark.
This active, diurnal foliage-gleaner is usually encountered singly or in pairs, frequently as a core member of mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly with other Furnariids and various passerines. It employs an energetic foraging strategy, systematically gleaning insects and other arthropods ...
The Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern South America. Its breeding and resident range extends from southeastern Brazil, encompassing the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. Further sou...
Least Concern
- The Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner is part of the diverse Furnariidae family, known as 'ovenbirds' due to the elaborate, oven-like nests constructed by some of its relatives, though this species' nest type is less documented. - It frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks, acting as a nucle...