Ayacucho Thistletail vs Eye-ringed Thistletail
Asthenes ayacuchensis compared with Asthenes palpebralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ayacucho Thistletail | Eye-ringed Thistletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asthenes ayacuchensis | Asthenes palpebralis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Furnariidae | Furnariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) |
| Weight | 19.866666666666664 g (0.70 oz) | 17.0 g (0.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Ayacucho Thistletail only
None
Eye-ringed Thistletail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ayacucho Thistletail
Least Concern
Eye-ringed Thistletail
About These Birds
Ayacucho Thistletail
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.