About the Rufous Gnateater
The rufous gnateater is a passerine bird of the gnateater family, Conopophagidae. It is found in forest understory and bushes in eastern Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul north to central Brazil. Its range also extends into eastern Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina and it has recently been recorded in Uruguay. It is often elusive and hard to see, but is commoner and less shy than other gnateaters.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Gnateaters (Conopophagidae) |
| Species | Conopophaga lineata |
| Species Codes | rufgna3, RUGN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Gnateater belong to?
The Rufous Gnateater (Conopophaga lineata) belongs to the Gnateaters family (Conopophagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Gnateater?
The rufous gnateater is a passerine bird of the gnateater family, Conopophagidae. It is found in forest understory and bushes in eastern Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul north to central Brazil. Its range also extends into eastern Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina and it has recently been recorded i...
Where can I report a Rufous Gnateater sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Gnateater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufgna3, or on iNaturalist.
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