Rufous-breasted Leaftosser

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Original source: Dario Sanches from São Paulo, Brazil
Author: Dario Sanches from São Paulo, Brazil

The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Sclerurus scansor) is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Sclerurus scansor. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

Rufous-breasted Leaftosser well (though in dwindling daylight). Right by our rooms we could enjoy Wing-banded Hornero, Masked Water-Tyrant and amazing views of Red-necked Tanager (good enough to earn it second-favorite of the tour), while we had to make for a foot trail to see Lesser Woodcreeper, Variable Antshrike and Plain Antvireo. More

Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Sclerurus scansor scansor) - We put in a huge effort to see this one at Macae de Cima only to see it far better the following day at Serra dos More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Furnariidae
Genus : Sclerurus
Species : scansor
Authority : (Ménétries, 1835)