Gray-throated Leaftosser

Gray-throated Leaftosser

Sclerurus albigularis

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
465 Verified sightings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
737 Verified sightings across all 12 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Gray-throated Leaftosser

The grey-throated leaftosser (Sclerurus albigularis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the subfamily Sclerurinae, the leaftossers and miners, of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

The grey-throated leaftosser's taxonomy is unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and the Clements taxonomy assign it these seven subspecies: Sclerurus albigularis canigularis Ridgway, 1889 Sclerurus albigularis propinquus Bangs, 1899

Sclerurus albigularis albigularis Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1869 Sclerurus albigularis kunanensis Aveledo & Ginés, 1950 Sclerurus albigularis zamorae Chapman, 1923 Sclerurus albigularis albicollis Carriker, 1935 Sclerurus albigularis kempffi Kratter, 1997

BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) does not recognize S. a. kunanensis. That subspecies might not be distinguishable from the nominate S. a. albigularis. The grey-throated and rufous-breasted leaftosser (S. scansor) are sister species.

This article follows the seven-subspecies model. The grey-throated leaftosser... Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~10%
2 Madidi National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
~10%
3 Henri Pittier National Park 🇻🇪 Venezuela
~10%
4 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
5 Main Ridge Forest Reserve 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
<5%
6 Rincón de la Vieja National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
7 Podocarpus National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
<5%
8 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
9 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
10 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
11 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
12 Amboró National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
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Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Gray-throated Leaftosser in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-throated Leaftosser sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 465 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Gray-throated Leaftosser in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?

February has the highest sighting rate for Gray-throated Leaftosser in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.

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