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Dusky Leaftosser
Sclerurus obscurior
Dusky Leaftosser (Sclerurus obscurior) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Dusky Leaftosser (Sclerurus obscurior) is a member of the Furnariidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and South America. Adults weigh 25.1 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Furnariidae Ovenbirds
- Genus Sclerurus
- Species obscurior
Quick facts
- Weight
- 25.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Dusky Leaftosser is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Dusky Leaftosser is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Dusky Leaftosser (Sclerurus obscurior) belongs to the Furnariidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA e Panama to e Brazil.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 25.1 g, with a wing length of about 8 cm and a tail of around 5.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Dusky Leaftosser?
The Dusky Leaftosser is a small bird that weighs around 25.1 g.
Where does the Dusky Leaftosser live?
The Dusky Leaftosser is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA e Panama to e Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Dusky Leaftosser belong to?
The Dusky Leaftosser (Sclerurus obscurior) belongs to the Furnariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Dusky Leaftosser eat?
The Dusky Leaftosser is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Dusky Leaftosser migrate?
The Dusky Leaftosser is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Dusky Leaftosser make?
1 real field recording of the Dusky Leaftosser — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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