Striated Softtail

Thripophaga macroura (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1821)

28 gWeight

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

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Brazil

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Striated Softtail has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil408 records
RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil263 records
Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 striated softtail (Thripophaga macroura) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Striated Softtail?

The Striated Softtail weighs around 28 g.

Where does the Striated Softtail live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Striated Softtail?

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

Is the Striated Softtail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Striated Softtail as Near Threatened.

What does the Striated Softtail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Striated Softtail in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 28 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 80 mm
Tail: 83 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 20 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus: Thripophaga

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Orinoco SofttailThripophaga cherriei

Delta Amacuro SofttailThripophaga amacurensis

Plain SofttailThripophaga fusciceps

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