Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia ruficaudata

The Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner is a small, inconspicuous bird found in the subtropical and tropical forests of South America. It has a distinctive rufous tail and olive-brown upperparts, with a buffy throat and belly. This species forages for insects and small invertebrates by gleaning foliage and probing into crevices. It is often found in the understory of dense forests, where it moves with agility and stealth. The Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner is known for its melodious and varied song, which it uses to communicate with its mate and defend its territory.

Habitat: Subtropical and tropical forests