Freckle-breasted Thornbird
Phacellodomus striaticollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyFurnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
- GenusPhacellodomus (Thornbirds)
- SpeciesPhacellodomus striaticollis (Freckle-breasted Thornbird)
About the Freckle-breasted Thornbird
The freckle-breasted thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticollis) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and possibly Paraguay. The freckle-breasted thornbird was first described by Alcide d'Orbigny and Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1838, from Uruguay.
The freckle-breasted thornbird is monotypic. However, what is now the spot-breasted thornbird (P. maculipectus) was long considered a subspecies of it, but they are not closely related. The freckle-breasted and greater thornbird (P. ruber) are sister species.
The spot-breasted thornbird is 16 to 20 cm (6.3 to 7.9 in) long and weighs about 24 to 27 g (0.85 to 0.95 oz). It is a medium-sized thornbird. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have an indistinct light brownish supercilium that extends beyond the eye and a very narrow dark brown stripe behind the eye on an otherwise light brownish face. Their crown is brownish chestnut with whitish spots, their back dull reddish brown, and their rump and uppertail coverts a slightly paler reddish brown. Their wings are mostly shades of brown with darker brown primary... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Freckle-breasted Thornbird in El Palmar 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 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Freckle-breasted Thornbird in El Palmar National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Freckle-breasted Thornbird sighting in El Palmar National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Freckle-breasted Thornbird in El Palmar National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Freckle-breasted Thornbird in El Palmar National Park in our monthly data.