Plain Softtail
NamePlain Softtail
Common NamePlain Softtail
Scientific NameThripophaga fusciceps
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown, with the back and wings being a richer brown and the underparts slightly paler. The head is duller brown, often showing a faint, buffy supercilium. The tail is rufous and appears soft or somewhat frayed at the tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin notes that often accelerate into a trill or a rapid, chattering rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the humid montane forests of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesPlain rufous-brown plumage, Soft-looking, rufous tail, Faint buffy supercilium, Small size, Inconspicuous behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Plain Softtail is a small, rather inconspicuous ovenbird characterized by its overall rufous-brown plumage and a distinctive soft-looking, rufous tail. It typically forages quietly in the dense understory of humid montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
