
Streak-capped Treehunter
A species of Typical treehunters Scientific name : Thripadectes virgaticeps Genus : Typical treehunters
Streak-capped Treehunter, A species of Typical treehunters
Botanical name: Thripadectes virgaticeps
Genus: Typical treehunters
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Description

The streak-capped treehunter (Thripadectes virgaticeps) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Streak-capped Treehunter primarily consumes invertebrates and occasionally small vertebrates such as Anolis lizards. Typically foraging alone or with one partner, streak-capped Treehunter gleans and probes moss-covered branches and undergrowth debris for food, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The streak-capped Treehunter typically resides in montane evergreen forests, which often extend to areas undergoing secondary growth regeneration. These environments are characterized by dense vegetation within broader tropical and subtropical mountainous regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Typical treehunters Species
Streak-capped Treehunter