Orinoco Softtail

Thripophaga cherriei Berlepsch & Hartert, EJO, 1902

13 gWeight

The Orinoco softtail (Thripophaga cherriei) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Colombia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Colombia

Orinoco Softtail has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia490 records
Comunidad SabanitasColombia2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 Orinoco softtail (Thripophaga cherriei) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Orinoco Softtail?

The Orinoco Softtail weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Orinoco Softtail live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Orinoco Softtail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Orinoco Softtail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Orinoco Softtail as Vulnerable.

What does the Orinoco Softtail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Orinoco Softtail in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 13 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Vulnerable

More measurements

Wing: 66 mm
Tail: 68 mm
Bill: 15 mm
Tarsus: 18 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus: Thripophaga

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