Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner
Hylocryptus rectirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusHylocryptus
- SpeciesHylocryptus rectirostris (Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner)
About the Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner
The henna-capped foliage-gleaner or chestnut-capped foliage-gleaner (Clibanornis rectirostris) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay. The henna-capped foliage-gleaner has previously been placed in genera Automolus and Hypocryptus but genetic data place it firmly in Clibanornis. It and the canebrake groundcreeper (c. dendrocolaptoides) are sister species.
The henna-capped foliage-gleaner is monotypic. The henna-capped foliage-gleaner is 20 to 21 cm (7.9 to 8.3 in) long and weighs 44 to 51 g (1.6 to 1.8 oz). It is a largish furnariid with a long almost straight bill. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a chestnut face with a light rufous moustacial area. Their crown is chestnut that becomes a slightly paler reddish chestnut collar and a rich ochraceous brown back and rump. Their uppertail coverts are chestnut. Their wings are mostly dark rufous and their tail chestnut. Their throat is pale rufous that becomes slightly darker on their breast and belly. Their flanks are darker rufescent brown and their undertail coverts reddish-rufous.Their iris is... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra 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 da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-capped Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.