Chestnut-backed Thornbird (Phacellodomus dorsalis)
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Chestnut-backed Thornbird

Phacellodomus dorsalis Salvin, 1895

19–21 cmLength36 gWeight

The chestnut-backed thornbird (Phacellodomus dorsalis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Furnariidae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The chestnut-backed thornbird (Phacellodomus dorsalis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Chestnut-backed Thornbird?

The Chestnut-backed Thornbird is about 19–21 cm long and weighs around 36 g.

Where does the Chestnut-backed Thornbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Peru.

Is the Chestnut-backed Thornbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chestnut-backed Thornbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Chestnut-backed Thornbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Chestnut-backed Thornbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
19–21 cm
Weight
36 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
71 mm
Tail
91 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Phacellodomus

Other birds in the genus Phacellodomus

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Chestnut-backed Thornbird

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