Eastern Woodhaunter

Eastern Woodhaunter

Automolus subulatus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Furnariidae

About

The eastern woodhaunter, also known as the Amazonian woodhaunter, is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

At one time what is now the eastern woodhaunter was included in genus Hyloctistes but molecular phylogenetic studies showed that Hyloctistes is embedded within Automolus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in older secondary forest.

Diet

Prey along large branches and vines, gleaning and probing among dead leaves, epiphytes, palm fronds and other vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance