Striated Softtail
NameStriated Softtail
Common NameStriated Softtail
Scientific NameThripadectes holostictus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a rufous-brown crown and nape. The head, neck, and underparts are heavily streaked with buffy-white on a dark brown background, creating a distinctive 'striated' appearance. The back and wings are dark brown, often with rufous tones.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, ringing 'chip' notes, often accelerating into a chattering or trilling call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresheavily streaked head and underparts, rufous crown, stout, slightly decurved bill, found in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Striated Softtail is a medium-sized ovenbird characterized by its heavily streaked plumage, particularly on the head and underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often alone or in mixed-species flocks, searching for invertebrates.
