The Olive-backed Foliage-gleaner is a robust ovenbird known for its olive-brown upperparts and a distinct buffy throat. It inhabits the humid tropical and subtropical forests.
Where to spot
Tropical and subtropical humid forests, particularly in the Amazon basin and adjacent regions of South America. Favors dense undergrowth and lower canopy.
How to spot
Identifying this species often relies on its vocalizations, which are typically loud and varied. Observe its foraging behavior, as it methodically probes and gleans from bark and dead leaves.
When to spot
Active throughout the year during daylight hours. Its calls are more prominent during breeding season, typically aligning with the wet season.
Where to spot
Tropical and subtropical humid forests, particularly in the Amazon basin and adjacent regions of South America. Favors dense undergrowth and lower canopy.
How to spot
Identifying this species often relies on its vocalizations, which are typically loud and varied. Observe its foraging behavior, as it methodically probes and gleans from bark and dead leaves.
When to spot
Active throughout the year during daylight hours. Its calls are more prominent during breeding season, typically aligning with the wet season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species has a particularly strong bill adapted for tearing apart rotten wood and bark to extract hidden invertebrates, a common feeding strategy among foliage-gleaners.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.