The Striped Treehunter is a Furnariid characterized by its distinctive streaking on the head and underparts. It's an active and powerful forager, tearing at bark and moss for prey.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting humid montane and cloud forests.
How to spot
Scan tree trunks and mossy branches in humid montane forests. Look for its active probing behavior and the prominent streaking. Listen for its loud, ringing calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable during early mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting humid montane and cloud forests.
How to spot
Scan tree trunks and mossy branches in humid montane forests. Look for its active probing behavior and the prominent streaking. Listen for its loud, ringing calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable during early mornings.
Credits:
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Treehunters are known for their strong bills, which they use to pry open bark and epiphytes, a more forceful foraging technique than many other Furnariids.
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