Roraiman Barbtail
Roraimia adusta
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusRoraimia
- SpeciesRoraimia adusta (Roraiman Barbtail)
About the Roraiman Barbtail
The Roraiman barbtail (Roraimia adusta) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. The Roraiman barbtail is the only member of its genus. Beyond that its taxonomy is unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World assign it these four subspecies:
R. a. obscurodorsalis Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1948 R. a. mayri (Phelps, WH Jr, 1977) R. a. duidae Chapman, 1939 R. a. adusta (Salvin & Godman, 1884) However, the Clements taxonomy does not recognize R. a. mayri but includes it within R. a. adusta.
At various times the Roraiman barbtail has been treated as a member of genus Margarornis and as a subspecies of the stripe-breasted spinetail (Synallaxis cinnamomea). Multiple genetic studies refute those treatments and support its placement in a unique genus.
The species' English name and specific epithet derive from Mount Roraima, a prominent feature straddling the borders of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana, and where the type specimen was apparently collected. This article follows the four-subspecies model... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Roraiman Barbtail in Canaima 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 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Roraiman Barbtail in Canaima National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Roraiman Barbtail sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 71 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Roraiman Barbtail in Canaima National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Roraiman Barbtail in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.