Spot-breasted Thornbird
NameSpot-breasted Thornbird
Common NameSpot-breasted Thornbird
Scientific NamePhacellodomus maculipictus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsOverall rufous-brown plumage, with a brighter rufous crown and tail. The underparts are paler, buffy-brown, featuring distinct dark spots or streaks on the breast. It has a noticeable pale supercilium and a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of chattering, trilling, or rattling notes, which often accelerate in tempo.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, specifically in southeastern Bolivia, western Paraguay, northern Argentina (including Jujuy), and southwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Pale eye-ring, Spotted breast, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Long, graduated tail
Description
The Spot-breasted Thornbird is a medium-sized, rufous-brown bird with a distinctive spotted breast. It is typically found foraging for insects in dense scrub and dry forest habitats, often building large, conspicuous stick nests.
