Middle American Leaftosser

Sclerurus mexicanus

Least Concern

The Middle American Leaftosser is a leaftosser of humid forests in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. 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

Middle American Leaftosser Range — Humid forests of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico

Population

≈ Not quantified

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