The Chestnut-winged Foliage-gleaner is a Furnariid distinguished by its prominent chestnut-colored wings. It's an active forager, diligently gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianan Shield in South America.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and subcanopy of humid forests, often within mixed-species flocks. The chestnut wings are a key identification feature. Listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guianan Shield in South America.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and subcanopy of humid forests, often within mixed-species flocks. The chestnut wings are a key identification feature. Listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
The bright chestnut wings provide a flash of color as the bird moves through the often dim forest interior, aiding in identification.
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