Freckle-breasted Thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticollis)
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Freckle-breasted Thornbird

Phacellodomus striaticollis (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838)

16–20 cmLength26 gWeight

The freckle-breasted thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticollis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Freckle-breasted Thornbird has been recorded at 79 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina1,703 records
  2. Berisso – Quinta Privada Montevideo Y 77 100 Metros Hacia El MonteArgentina595 records
  3. Reserva Natural Municipal Punta RasaArgentina589 records
More places
  1. Reserva Natural Playa PeninoUruguay577 records
  2. CeibasArgentina571 records
  3. Punta IndioArgentina546 records
  4. Ceibas – camino Cuatro HermanasArgentina503 records
  5. Paso Centurión – ÁreaUruguay412 records
  6. Ceibas – TerraplénArgentina401 records
  7. (IBA) Esteros del Arroyo Maldonado – ÁreaUruguay394 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaUruguayBrazil

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 freckle-breasted thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticollis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and possibly Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Freckle-breasted Thornbird?

The Freckle-breasted Thornbird is about 16–20 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Freckle-breasted Thornbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Freckle-breasted Thornbird?

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

Is the Freckle-breasted Thornbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Freckle-breasted Thornbird as Least Concern.

What does the Freckle-breasted Thornbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Freckle-breasted Thornbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–20 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
64 mm
Tail
81 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: northeastern Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Phacellodomus

Other birds in the genus Phacellodomus

Rufous-fronted ThornbirdRufous-fronted ThornbirdPhacellodomus rufifronsPlain ThornbirdPlain ThornbirdPhacellodomus inornatusStreak-fronted ThornbirdStreak-fronted ThornbirdPhacellodomus striaticepsLittle ThornbirdLittle ThornbirdPhacellodomus sibilatrixChestnut-backed ThornbirdChestnut-backed ThornbirdPhacellodomus dorsalisSpot-breasted ThornbirdSpot-breasted ThornbirdPhacellodomus maculipectusGreater ThornbirdGreater ThornbirdPhacellodomus ruberOrange-eyed ThornbirdOrange-eyed ThornbirdPhacellodomus erythrophthalmusOrange-breasted ThornbirdOrange-breasted ThornbirdPhacellodomus ferrugineigulaTawny-throated LeaftosserTawny-throated LeaftosserSclerurus mexicanus
Freckle-breasted Thornbird

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