Equatorial Greytail (Xenerpestes singularis)
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Equatorial Greytail

Xenerpestes singularis (Taczanowski & Berlepsch, 1885)

12 gWeight

The equatorial greytail (Xenerpestes singularis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Equatorial Greytail has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru131 records
  2. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador71 records
  3. Copalinga LodgeEcuador10 records
More places
  1. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Fundo Alto NievaPeru2 records
  2. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru2 records
  3. Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador2 records
  4. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru1 record
  5. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru1 record
  6. Reserva MaycuEcuador1 record
  7. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruEcuador

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 equatorial greytail (Xenerpestes singularis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Equatorial Greytail?

The Equatorial Greytail weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Equatorial Greytail live?

Its breeding range: South America: Ecuador to northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Equatorial Greytail?

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

Is the Equatorial Greytail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Equatorial Greytail as Least Concern.

What does the Equatorial Greytail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Equatorial Greytail in?

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

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: Ecuador to northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Xenerpestes

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Equatorial Greytail

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