Streak-fronted Thornbird
NameStreak-fronted Thornbird
Common NameStreak-fronted Thornbird
Scientific NamePhacellodomus striaticeps
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, darker on the back and wings. The crown is rufous-brown with prominent pale streaking. The throat and belly are paler, buffy-white. It has a relatively short, straight bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of sharp, chattering notes that often accelerate into a rapid trill or rattle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesStreaked rufous-brown crown, Overall dull brown plumage with paler underparts, Medium size for an ovenbird, Short, straight bill, Large, conspicuous stick nests
Description
The Streak-fronted Thornbird is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its dull brown plumage and a distinctive streaked rufous-brown crown. It typically forages for insects in dense scrub and woodland edges, often constructing large, conspicuous stick nests.
