The Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner is a Furnariid characterized by a noticeable rufous patch on its rump, visible during flight or when perched. It actively gleans insects from foliage.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland forests across northern South America, including the Amazon basin and Guianan Shield.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and understory of humid forests. Look for its active gleaning movements and try to spot the rufous rump patch. Listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland forests across northern South America, including the Amazon basin and Guianan Shield.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and understory of humid forests. Look for its active gleaning movements and try to spot the rufous rump patch. Listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable during early morning and late afternoon.
The rufous rump patch is often flashed during flight or when the bird shifts position, acting as a small, fleeting beacon in the dim forest understory.
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