The Sharp-billed Treehunter is a Furnariid with a distinctive, slender, and sharp bill. It actively gleans insects from bark and moss, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests of southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina, typically in the canopy and mid-story.
How to spot
Scan tree trunks and mossy branches in humid forests. Look for its active gleaning movements and its distinctive sharp bill. Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable in early mornings, often with mixed flocks.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests of southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina, typically in the canopy and mid-story.
How to spot
Scan tree trunks and mossy branches in humid forests. Look for its active gleaning movements and its distinctive sharp bill. Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable in early mornings, often with mixed flocks.
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Its specialized bill allows it to pry open bark scales and delve into tight crevices to extract hidden insect prey, making it an efficient micro-forager.
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