About the Thorn-tailed Rayadito
The thorn-tailed rayadito , is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in temperate forests and subtropical dry shrubland south of 30°S. Some sources suggest it may formerly have occurred in the Falkland Islands. It remains the most common and best-known native bird in temperate forests of Zona Austral and Zona Sur in Chile, often occurring at densities of well over one individual per hectare.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Aphrastura spinicauda |
| Species Codes | thtray1, TTRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thorn-tailed Rayadito belong to?
The Thorn-tailed Rayadito (Aphrastura spinicauda) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Thorn-tailed Rayadito?
The thorn-tailed rayadito , is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in temperate forests and subtropical dry shrubland south of 30°S. Some sources suggest it may formerly have occurred in the Falkland Islands. It remains the most common and best-known native bird in temperate for...
Where can I report a Thorn-tailed Rayadito sighting?
You can log sightings of Thorn-tailed Rayadito on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thtray1, or on iNaturalist.
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