Characterization: Small species measuring about 10cm in length. Its upper pars are brown, while the lower ones are heavily barred with a black and white pattern at the apex, nape, and tail, the tip of which is curved down and which is soft, not intended to support the bird in trunks.

Distribution: From Guiana to Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina and Brazil (to Paraná and the southwest of Mato Grosso).

Habitat: Fields with scattered trees, pastures, savannas, palm tree groves, and orchards.

Habits: A diurnal species, this bird lives in small flocks near trees.

Diet: Essentially carnivorous, this bird feeds on insect larvae and beetles; it may also eat fruits.

Breeding: The bird lays 2-4 eggs in cavities in dead trees. Such cavities are dug out by the couple with great dedication. They prefer digging on the face of the tree that bends to the ground, which protects against the rain and defends the entrance of the nest.

In the UFRA area: This bird is considered rare within the São Francisco Sugarmill farms, as it was only seen 3 times. Its distribution was restricted to restored native forests and native forests. Its preference was for restored native forests .