Neophilydor fuscipenne
The Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner (*Neophilydor fuscipenne*) is an active and distinctive member of the Furnariidae family, expertly adapted to the humid montane forests of the Andes. Measuring approximately 16-18 cm (6.3-7.1 inches) in length and typically weighing between 23-31 grams (0.8-1.1 oz), it possesses a robust, slightly decurved bill ideal for probing. Its plumage is predominantly a dull olive-brown, starkly contrasting with its defining field mark: dark slaty-gray to blackish wings...
Primarily inhabits humid montane and foothill forests, including cloud forest edges, dense secondary growth, and mature forest understory, typically at elevations ranging from 500 to 2000 meters.
Feeds almost exclusively on arthropods, including a variety of insects, spiders, and their larvae, which it gleans from vegetation, bark, and dead leaf litter.
The Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner is a highly active, diurnal insectivore, characterized by its constant movement and acrobatic foraging within the forest mid-story and understory. It employs a distinctive gleaning strategy, meticulously searching for arthropods among dead leaves, bark crevices, m...
The Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner is a resident species, perpetually found along the humid western and eastern slopes of the Andes mountains in northwestern South America. Its extensive breeding and year-round range spans from northern Colombia, south through Ecuador, and into northern Peru. The s...
Least Concern
- The Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner's most prominent feature, its dark slaty wings, stands in striking contrast to its dull olive-brown body, making it a key identifier in the field. - It is a master of acrobatic foraging, often observed hanging completely upside down from branches while meticulou...