Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner
Syndactyla dimidiata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusSyndactyla (Syndactyla Foliage-gleaners)
- SpeciesSyndactyla dimidiata (Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner)
About the Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner
The planalto foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla dimidiata), also known as the russet-mantled foliage-gleaner, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.
The planalto foliage-gleaner was long placed in genus Philydor but morphological and vocal data suggested affinities within Syndactyla. Molecular data confirmed this change and revealed that. S. dimidiata the sister species of S. rufosuperciliata.
While the International Ornithological Committee and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World treat the species as monotypic, the Clements taxonomy splits it into two subspecies: nominate S. d. dimidiata (Pelzeln, 1859) and S. d. baeri (Hellmayr, 1911). The later subspecies has been treated as a separate species in the early to mid-1900s but a recent study casts doubt on baeri's validity as either a species or subspecies.
This article treats the planalto foliage-gleaner as monotypic, though the putative[1] taxon baeri is mentioned. The planalto foliage-gleaner is about 17 cm (6.7 in) long and weighs 27 to 32 g (0.95 to 1.1 oz). It is a medium-sized... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Russet-mantled 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 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Russet-mantled Foliage-gleaner in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.