Eye-ringed Thistletail
NameEye-ringed Thistletail
Common NameEye-ringed Thistletail
Scientific NameAsthenes palpebralis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, contrasting with paler, grayish-brown underparts. The most prominent feature is a bright white eye-ring that stands out against the darker head plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid trills and chattering notes, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of central Peru, found in the departments of Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, and Ayacucho.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Rufous-brown upperparts, Small size, Long, graduated tail (typical of thistletails)
Description
The Eye-ringed Thistletail is a small, drab brown ovenbird characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth in high-altitude montane forests, where it forages for insects.
