Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia variegaticeps

The Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner is a small to medium-sized bird found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and montane forests of South America. It is known for its distinctive scaly pattern on the throat and its olive-brown plumage. This species is primarily insectivorous, foraging for insects and small invertebrates in the dense undergrowth of the forest. It builds its nest in low vegetation and lays a small clutch of eggs. The Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner is generally secretive and difficult to spot due to its shy nature and preference for dense foliage.

Habitat: Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and montane forests