Spot-breasted Thornbird (Phacellodomus maculipectus)
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Spot-breasted Thornbird

Phacellodomus maculipectus Cabanis, 1883

17–18 cmLength22 gWeight

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

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Spot-breasted Thornbird 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. PP Potrero de YalaArgentina271 records
  2. AstillerosBolivia40 records
  3. SamaipataBolivia17 records
More places
  1. TamboBolivia15 records
  2. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina6 records
  3. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia5 records
  4. Norte del Campo AlegreArgentina5 records
  5. PN CalileguaArgentina3 records
  6. San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia1 record
  7. Lomas de Arena Santa CruzBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaBolivia

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 spot-breasted thornbird (Phacellodomus maculipectus) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Spot-breasted Thornbird?

The Spot-breasted Thornbird is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Spot-breasted Thornbird live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.

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

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

Is the Spot-breasted Thornbird endangered?

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

What does the Spot-breasted Thornbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spot-breasted Thornbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
22 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
85 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina

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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Spot-breasted Thornbird

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