Western Woodhaunter
Automolus virgatus
About the Western Woodhaunter
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.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Western Woodhaunter?
The scientific name of the Western Woodhaunter is Automolus virgatus.
How many Western Woodhaunter sightings have been recorded?
84 observations of the Western Woodhaunter have been recorded on iNaturalist.
84
observations on iNaturalist
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