Black-tailed Leaftosser

Sclerurus caudacutus

Least Concern

The Black-tailed Leaftosser is a leaftosser of humid forests in Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. It hops on the shaded forest floor, flicking aside dead leaves with its bill to snatch hidden insects. Fun fact: Ovenbirds and woodcreepers form one of the most diverse bird families on Earth, with a remarkable variety of nests.

Family

Furnariidae

Group

Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers

Range

Black-tailed Leaftosser Range — Humid forests of Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil

Population

≈ Not quantified

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