Rufous-breasted Leaftosser
Sclerurus scansor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusSclerurus (Leaftossers)
- SpeciesSclerurus scansor (Rufous-breasted Leaftosser)
About the Rufous-breasted Leaftosser
The rufous-breasted leaftosser (Sclerurus scansor) is a species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The rufous-breasted leaftosser's taxonomy is unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and the Clements taxonomy assign it two subspecies, the nominate S. s. scansor (Ménétries, 1835) and S. s. cearensis (Snethlage, E, 1924). BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) treats the taxa as two separate species, the rufous-breasted leaftosser sensu stricto and the Ceara leaftosser S. cearensis. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society also does not recognize the "Ceara leaftosser" but does not address subspecies within the rufous-breasted.
The rufous-breasted and grey-throated leaftosser (S. albigularis) are sister species. This article follows the one species, two-subspecies model. The rufous-breasted leaftosser is one of the larger members of genus Sclerurus. It is 17.5 to 20.1 cm (6.9 to 7.9 in) long and weighs 30 to 41 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz). The sexes... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-breasted Leaftosser in Itatiaia National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-breasted Leaftosser in Itatiaia National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-breasted Leaftosser sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 75 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-breasted Leaftosser in Itatiaia National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-breasted Leaftosser in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.