Ayacucho Thistletail
Asthenes ayacuchensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.5 cm
Weight
19.866666666666664 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Ayacucho Thistletail is a small furnariid found in high-altitude Andean scrub in the Ayacucho region of Peru. Weighing about 19.9g with a wingspan of 11.5cm, it has a long, spine-tipped tail and forages through dense Polylepis and shrubby vegetation for insects. It is named for its restricted range in the central Peruvian Andes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 19.866666666666664 g | 0.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Asthenes |
| Species | Asthenes ayacuchensis |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ayacucho Thistletail endangered?
The Ayacucho Thistletail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ayacucho Thistletail?
The Ayacucho Thistletail has a wingspan of 11.5 cm, weight of 19.866666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Ayacucho Thistletail belong to?
The Ayacucho Thistletail (Asthenes ayacuchensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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