Bolivian Recurvebill

Syndactyla striata (Carriker, 1935)

42 gWeight

The Bolivian recurvebill (Syndactyla striata) is a bird species in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bolivian Recurvebill has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia145 records
Sadiri LodgeBolivia99 records
Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Bolivian recurvebill (Syndactyla striata) is a bird species in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Bolivian Recurvebill?

The Bolivian Recurvebill weighs around 42 g.

Where does the Bolivian Recurvebill live?

Its breeding range: South America: western, central Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Bolivian Recurvebill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Bolivian Recurvebill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bolivian Recurvebill as Least Concern.

What does the Bolivian Recurvebill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bolivian Recurvebill in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 42 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 94 mm
Tail: 84 mm
Bill: 20 mm
Tarsus: 24 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: western, central Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus: Syndactyla

Other birds in the genus Syndactyla

Buff-browed Foliage-gleanerSyndactyla rufosuperciliata

Planalto Foliage-gleanerSyndactyla dimidiata

Tepui Foliage-gleanerSyndactyla roraimae

Lineated Foliage-gleanerSyndactyla subalaris

Rufous-necked Foliage-gleanerSyndactyla ruficollis

Guttulate Foliage-gleanerSyndactyla guttulata

Peruvian RecurvebillSyndactyla ucayalae

Tawny-throated LeaftosserSclerurus mexicanus

Dusky LeaftosserSclerurus obscurior

Short-billed LeaftosserSclerurus rufigularis

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