Little Thornbird
NameLittle Thornbird
Common NameLittle Thornbird
Scientific NamePhacellodomus sibilatrix
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsDull brown upperparts, including the crown and back, with slightly paler underparts that are buffy-white. It has a faint, pale supercilium above the eye and a short, plain brown tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, high-pitched, sibilant trill, often described as a rapid series of 'tsip' notes that accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Chaco region of South America, primarily found in Paraguay, southeastern Bolivia, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain dull brown plumage, Faint pale supercilium, Short tail, Sibilant trilling call, Large stick nests
Description
The Little Thornbird is a small, plain brown ovenbird found in thorny scrub and dry woodlands. It is known for its relatively short tail and its habit of constructing large, conspicuous stick nests.
