Appearance
The average size is 20–21 cm in length. Dorsally, the striped treehunter has prominent streaks with buffing on the wings and a rufescent rump and tail. Ventrally, the striped treehunter is rufous with buff streaking on the throat and breast. The straight beak is black in color. One distinguishing characteristic from woodcreepers is the rounded rectrices tips while woodcreepers have spines at the tips.
Distribution
The striped treehunter greatly varies in abundance where it ranges from uncommon to fairly common locally and regionally. It is most common in Ecuador where it is uncommon in Colombia and Venezuela. Being a shy bird, it is most often noticed through its vocalizations instead of visual observation.Behavior
The striped treehunter is a furtive species; it is difficult to observe, often exhibiting similar behavior to that of the flammulated treehunter.Habitat
It is commonly found in the undergrowth of montane forest in subtropic and temperate zones of both Andean slopes with abundant mosses, epiphytes, and dense understory. It is most often seen at elevations of 1500–2500 m, but varies by country.Reproduction
The birds often burrow into a steep bank or vegetation-covered roadcut.Food
The birds forage in dense cover 1–2 m above the ground, favoring ''Chusquea'' bamboo stands. Largely solitary birds, they are not commonly found in mixed flocks.References:
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