
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner
A species of Automolus Foliage-gleaners and Woodhaunters Scientific name : Automolus ochrolaemus Genus : Automolus Foliage-gleaners and Woodhaunters
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner, A species of Automolus Foliage-gleaners and Woodhaunters
Botanical name: Automolus ochrolaemus
Genus: Automolus Foliage-gleaners and Woodhaunters
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Description

The buff-throated foliage-gleaner (Automolus ochrolaemus) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland.

Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner predominantly consumes invertebrates, supplemented by some vertebrates. It forages by gleaning foliage, often using unique adaptations to extract prey. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner exhibits versatile feeding behaviors, reflecting its diverse diet.
Habitat
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner thrives in tropical environments, favoring habitats such as lowland evergreen and lower montane forests. These include dense, mature forests with lush undergrowth, but also areas of secondary growth and man-made landscapes like coffee plantations. Typically found in regions characterized by transitional and seasonally flooded forests, as well as swampy areas and openings created by large fallen trees. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner predominantly occupies altitudes from sea level up to 1000 meters, though it can be found up to 1650 meters in Middle America and 1400 meters in the Andes.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Species
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner