Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Sitio realizado por aficionados a la observación de aves desde 10 de enero 2006

Freckle-breasted Thornbird - Phacellodomus striaticollis

Order: Passeriformes (Suboscines) - Family: Furnaridae Status: Resident - Common - Breeder. Habitat: Woods, bushland and grassland

Very wary and hidden in the bushes hinders an easy sighting. Anyway, its distinctive and easily heard song compensates for the few visual records.
All records since January 2014
Sounds
© Diego Caiafa © Diego Caiafa © José L. Merlo
Adult
Espinero pecho manchado/Freckle-breasted Thornbird
Rufous crown. Yellow iris
Espinero pecho manchado/Freckle-breasted Thornbird
Cinnamon breast dotted white
Espinero pecho manchado/Freckle-breasted Thornbird© J. Simón Tagtachian
Graduated tail
Breeding
Espinero pecho manchadoNido/Freckle-breasted ThornbirdNest9-2011 © J. Simón Tagtachian
Supported nest made out of sticks
Espinero pecho manchado/Freckle-breasted Thornbird12-2013 © J. Simón Tagtachian
espinero-pecho-manchadoJ/Freckle-breasted ThornbirdJ1-2013 © J. Simón Tagtachian
More photographic records since January 2013