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Rufous-brown Solitaire
Cichlopsis leucogenys
Rufous-brown Solitaire (Cichlopsis leucogenys) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Rufous-brown Solitaire (Cichlopsis leucogenys) is a member of the Turdidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 53.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Cichlopsis
- Species leucogenys
Quick facts
- Weight
- 53.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-brown Solitaire is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Rufous-brown Solitaire is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-brown Solitaire (Cichlopsis leucogenys) belongs to the Turdidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA w, n, se.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 53.8 g, with a wing length of about 10.5 cm and a tail of around 10 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 102,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-brown Solitaire?
The Rufous-brown Solitaire is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 53.8 g.
Where does the Rufous-brown Solitaire live?
The Rufous-brown Solitaire is found across South America with a range covering SA w, n, se, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Rufous-brown Solitaire belong to?
The Rufous-brown Solitaire (Cichlopsis leucogenys) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-brown Solitaire eat?
The Rufous-brown Solitaire is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous-brown Solitaire migrate?
The Rufous-brown Solitaire is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-brown Solitaire endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Rufous-brown Solitaire make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-brown Solitaire — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Rufous-brown Solitaire's range?
The Rufous-brown Solitaire has a mapped global range of about 102,000 km².
Conservation
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