Perijá Thistletail
NamePerijá Thistletail
Common NamePerijá Thistletail
Scientific NameAsthenes perijana
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. It often exhibits a faint supercilium and darker lores. The tail is long and graduated, with somewhat spiky or 'thistle-like' feather tips.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin notes, often delivered as a rapid trill or a series of 'tseep-tseep-tseep' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Serranía de Perijá, a mountain range located on the border between Colombia and Venezuela. Its range is highly restricted to this specific region.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab brown plumage, Long, graduated, 'thistle-like' tail, Secretive behavior in dense scrub, Restricted range in the Serranía de Perijá, High-pitched, trilling calls
Description
The Perijá Thistletail is a small, drab brown passerine with a relatively long, graduated tail. It is a secretive bird, typically found foraging in dense montane scrub and forest edges.
