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Orinoco Softtail

Thripophaga cherriei

Vulnerable
Wingspan
13.1 cm
Weight
12.8 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.1 cm 5.2 in
Weight 12.8 g 0.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)
Genus Thripophaga
Species Thripophaga cherriei

Distribution

Orinoco Softtail has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Orinoco Softtail endangered?
The Orinoco Softtail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Orinoco Softtail nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Orinoco Softtail?
The Orinoco Softtail has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 12.8 g.
What order and family does the Orinoco Softtail belong to?
The Orinoco Softtail (Thripophaga cherriei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.

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