Olive-backed Foliage-gleaner
Olive-backed Foliage-gleaner
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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.
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