Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper

The cinnamon-throated woodcreeper (Dendrexetastes rufigula) is a sub-oscine passerine bird in subfamily Dendrocolaptinae of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. == Taxonomy and systematics == The cinnamon-throated woodcreeper is the only member of genus Dendrexetastes. Four subspecies are recognized: D. r. devillei (Lafresnaye, 1850) D. r. rufigula (Lesson, RP, 1844) D. r. moniliger Zimmer, JT, 1934 D. r. paraensis Lorenz von Liburnau, L, 1895 Subspecies D. r. devillei has been proposed as a separate species but differs little from the others in voice. The cinnamon-throated woodcreeper is genetically most closely related to the long-billed woodcreeper (Nasica longirostris). == Description == The cinnamon-throated woodcreeper is one of the larger woodcreepers, with a heavy body, short wings, and a short, stout, bill with a slightly hooked tip. It is 22.5 to 27 cm (8.9 to 11 in) long. Males weigh 64 to 74 g (2.3 to 2.6 oz) and females 66 to 77 g (2.3 to 2.7 oz). The sexes are alike. The nominate subspecies D. r. rufigula has mostly medium brown upperparts with a paler crown and rufous-chestnut wings, rump, and tail. A few whitish streaks span the…