Uniform Treehunter (Thripadectes ignobilis)
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Uniform Treehunter

Thripadectes ignobilis (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1879)

19–20 cmLength47 gWeight

The uniform treehunter (Thripadectes ignobilis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Uniform Treehunter has been recorded at 64 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador807 records
  2. Camino Montezuma – Los CajonesColombia747 records
  3. Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia682 records
More places
  1. Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia555 records
  2. PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia515 records
  3. Alto Anchicayá - El DescansoColombia315 records
  4. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia235 records
  5. Camino Montezuma – Río ClaroColombia232 records
  6. RNA Las Tangaras – SendasColombia182 records
  7. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador165 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The uniform treehunter (Thripadectes ignobilis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Uniform Treehunter?

The Uniform Treehunter is about 19–20 cm long and weighs around 47 g.

Where does the Uniform Treehunter live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Uniform Treehunter?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Uniform Treehunter endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Uniform Treehunter as Least Concern.

What does the Uniform Treehunter eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Uniform Treehunter in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
19–20 cm
Weight
47 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
94 mm
Tail
82 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Colombia and northwestern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Thripadectes

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Uniform Treehunter

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