Orange-eyed Thornbird
NameOrange-eyed Thornbird
Common NameOrange-eyed Thornbird
Scientific NamePhacellodomus erythrophthalmus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, darker on the back and crown, with a slightly paler belly. It features a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) throat patch and a relatively long, rufous-brown tail. The most prominent feature is its bright orange iris.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of sharp, chattering notes, which often accelerate and descend in pitch, sometimes concluding with a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, found within the Atlantic Forest biome from Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange eye, Rufous throat patch, Overall dull brown plumage, Long, rufous-brown tail, Found in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Orange-eyed Thornbird is a medium-sized, dull brown bird characterized by its striking bright orange eyes and a rufous throat patch. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and tangled vegetation, often building large, messy stick nests.
