Chestnut-backed Thornbird
NameChestnut-backed Thornbird
Common NameChestnut-backed Thornbird
Scientific NamePhacellodomus dorsalis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe back, wings, and long, graduated tail are a striking chestnut-brown. The crown and nape are brownish, often with a faint pale supercilium. The throat and breast are buffy-white, transitioning to a duller brownish on the flanks and belly. It has a relatively long, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of chattering or trilling notes, which often accelerate and descend in pitch, sometimes described as a 'rattle'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a restricted area in northern Peru, primarily found in the dry Marañón Valley and its tributaries.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut-brown back and rump, Long, graduated chestnut tail, Pale buffy-white throat and breast, Found in dry thorny scrub and forest edges, Relatively large size for an ovenbird
Description
The Chestnut-backed Thornbird is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its rich chestnut back and long, graduated tail. It typically forages in dense thorny scrub and dry forest edges, often building large, conspicuous stick nests.
