The White-throated Treerunner is a distinctive Furnariid with a bright white throat and a strong, straight bill. It uses its stiff tail to prop itself as it runs up and down tree trunks, primarily in Chile and Argentina.
Where to spot
Restricted to temperate forests in southern South America, primarily in Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Search for it on the trunks of large trees in temperate forests. Its distinctive white throat and head-first descending behavior are key identification features. Listen for its sharp, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during daylight, particularly in the mornings.
Where to spot
Restricted to temperate forests in southern South America, primarily in Chile and Argentina.
How to spot
Search for it on the trunks of large trees in temperate forests. Its distinctive white throat and head-first descending behavior are key identification features. Listen for its sharp, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during daylight, particularly in the mornings.
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This treerunner is unique among its family for often descending tree trunks head-first, a behavior more commonly associated with nuthatches in other parts of the world.
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