Peruvian treehunter
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The Peruvian treehunter is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. It is also called the rufous-backed treehunter or buff-th
Thripadectes scrutator Buff throated Treehunter; Junin, Peru
Covert feather
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A covert feather or tectrix on a bird is one of a set of feathers, called coverts, which cover other feathers. The coverts help to smooth airflow over the wings and tail.
Peruvian treehunter
…that disappear by the lower back. Their lower back is rich brown with faint rufous streaks that disappear into the dark rufous rump. Their uppertail coverts are chestnut. Their wing coverts are chestnut, their flight feathers pale rufous-chestnut, and their tail chestnut. Their throat and breast are blackish…
A rear view of an Indian peacock's true tail and elongated uppertail covert feathers