Rufous-fronted Thornbird (Phacellodomus rufifrons)
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Rufous-fronted Thornbird

Phacellodomus rufifrons (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1821)

16–17 cmLength25 gWeight

The rufous-fronted thornbird, or common thornbird, (Phacellodomus rufifrons) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia

Rufous-fronted Thornbird has been recorded at 90 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Poconé – SouthWild PantanalBrazil368 records
  2. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru351 records
  3. Pousada TrijunçãoBrazil283 records
More places
  1. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina238 records
  2. Pompéu – apenas listas históricasBrazil212 records
  3. Laguna RicuricochaPeru210 records
  4. San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation RanchBolivia209 records
  5. Lomas de Arena Santa CruzBolivia198 records
  6. RPPN Pedra D'AntasBrazil190 records
  7. Morro de CalzadaPeru145 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilPeruBoliviaArgentinaParaguay

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 rufous-fronted thornbird, or common thornbird, (Phacellodomus rufifrons) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-fronted Thornbird?

The Rufous-fronted Thornbird is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Rufous-fronted Thornbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-fronted Thornbird?

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

Is the Rufous-fronted Thornbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-fronted Thornbird as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-fronted Thornbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-fronted Thornbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
16–17 cm
Weight
25 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
64 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

South America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Phacellodomus

Other birds in the genus Phacellodomus

Plain ThornbirdPlain ThornbirdPhacellodomus inornatusStreak-fronted ThornbirdStreak-fronted ThornbirdPhacellodomus striaticepsLittle ThornbirdLittle ThornbirdPhacellodomus sibilatrixChestnut-backed ThornbirdChestnut-backed ThornbirdPhacellodomus dorsalisSpot-breasted ThornbirdSpot-breasted ThornbirdPhacellodomus maculipectusFreckle-breasted ThornbirdFreckle-breasted ThornbirdPhacellodomus striaticollisGreater ThornbirdGreater ThornbirdPhacellodomus ruberOrange-eyed ThornbirdOrange-eyed ThornbirdPhacellodomus erythrophthalmusOrange-breasted ThornbirdOrange-breasted ThornbirdPhacellodomus ferrugineigulaTawny-throated LeaftosserTawny-throated LeaftosserSclerurus mexicanus
Rufous-fronted Thornbird

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