Streak-fronted Thornbird
Phacellodomus striaticeps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusPhacellodomus (Thornbirds)
- SpeciesPhacellodomus striaticeps (Streak-fronted Thornbird)
About the Streak-fronted Thornbird
The streak-fronted thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticeps) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. The streak-fronted thornbird has two subspecies, the nominate P. s. striaticeps (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838) and P. s. griseipectus (Chapman, 1919). However, some authors consider the second to be a tentative rather than confirmed separate taxon, and note that some other populations differ more from the nominate than it does.
The streak-fronted thornbird is 16 to 17 cm (6.3 to 6.7 in) long and weighs about 23 to 29 g (0.81 to 1.0 oz). It is a rather small and slim thornbird. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have an indistinct gray-buff supercilium, blackish lores with some gray-buff, and a dark brown stripe behind the eye on an otherwise rufous-washed brownish face. Their forehead ("front") is a mix of blackish and reddish with brown streaks. Their crown is paler, browner, and unstreaked. Their upperparts are mostly rich dark brown with a slightly paler rump. Their wings are mostly dark brown with some rufescence,... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Streak-fronted Thornbird in Amboró National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Streak-fronted Thornbird in Amboró National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Streak-fronted Thornbird sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 55 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Streak-fronted Thornbird in Amboró National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Streak-fronted Thornbird in Amboró National Park in our monthly data.