Sharp-billed Treehunter
A species of Sharp-billed Treehunter Scientific name : Heliobletus contaminatus Genus : Sharp-billed Treehunter
Sharp-billed Treehunter, A species of Sharp-billed Treehunter
Botanical name: Heliobletus contaminatus
Genus: Sharp-billed Treehunter
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The sharp-billed treehunter (Heliobletus contaminatus) is a species of bird in the ovenbird family, Furnariidae. It is the only described member of the genus Heliobletus. The species is found in south eastern South America. Considerable confusion exists about the specific and subspecific names for this species. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Sharp-billed Treehunter forages alone or with a partner, typically in diverse groups, preferring mid-height to treetops, within thick vines. They actively hunt arthropods by acrobatic maneuvers on moss-laden branches and foliage without tail support, showcasing a specialized diet and feeding technique.
Habitat
The sharp-billed Treehunter is typically found in montane and tropical lowland evergreen forests. These habitats are characterized by dense, evergreen vegetation that provides ample food and shelter, supporting a diversity of wildlife. Generally, these environments remain humid and maintain a relatively stable climate year-round, favorable for the arboreal foraging behavior of the sharp-billed Treehunter.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is found in the southern Atlantic Forest, in south eastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, northern Argentina and the extreme north east of Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Sharp-billed Treehunter Species
Sharp-billed Treehunter 
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