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Western Woodhaunter
Automolus virgatus (Lawrence, 1867)
17–18 cmLength29 gWeight
The western woodhaunter (Automolus virgatus) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Western Woodhaunter has been recorded at 100 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador685 records
- Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia442 records
- Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica432 records
More places
- Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador320 records
- RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia305 records
- PN Braulio Carrillo – Quebrada GonzálezCosta Rica207 records
- Sky Adventures - Arenal ParkCosta Rica185 records
- Reserva Buenaventura – Umbrellabird Lodge and lower roadEcuador180 records
- Bosque Eterno de Los Niños – Poco SolCosta Rica174 records
- Rainforest Adventures Braulio CarrilloCosta Rica151 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 western woodhaunter (Automolus virgatus) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
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Questions
How big is the Western Woodhaunter?
The Western Woodhaunter is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 29 g.
Where does the Western Woodhaunter live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Nicaragua to western Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Costa Rica and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Western Woodhaunter?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Western Woodhaunter endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Woodhaunter as Least Concern.
What does the Western Woodhaunter eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Western Woodhaunter in?
It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–18 cm
- Weight
- 29 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 83 mm
- Tail
- 72 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: eastern Nicaragua to western Ecuador
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Ovenbirds Furnariidae
- Genus
- Automolus
Other birds in the genus Automolus
Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleanerAutomolus rufipileatus
Brown-rumped Foliage-gleanerAutomolus melanopezus
Fawn-throated Foliage-gleanerAutomolus cervinigularis
Ochre-throated Foliage-gleanerAutomolus ochrolaemus
Chiriqui Foliage-gleanerAutomolus exsertus
Eastern WoodhaunterAutomolus subulatus
Olive-backed Foliage-gleanerAutomolus infuscatus
Para Foliage-gleanerAutomolus paraensis
Pernambuco Foliage-gleanerAutomolus lammi
White-eyed Foliage-gleanerAutomolus leucophthalmus
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