© Carlos Echeverría
© Jorge Dangel
© Carlos Echeverría
© Nick Athanas

Scaly-throated Leaftosser Sclerurus guatemalensis

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Identification

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Retiring inhabitant of humid tropical lowlands. Found singly, hopping on the ground in shady rainforest and tossing leaves with its bill, in search of insects and other morsels. Most often detected when disturbed or flushed, when it gives a sharp, whistled “skweek” call. Note the long and rather slender straight bill. Plumage is dark brown overall with paler mottling (not really scaling) on the throat and breast.

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