Ayacucho Thistletail vs Tapajos Scythebill
Asthenes ayacuchensis compared with Campylorhamphus probatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ayacucho Thistletail | Tapajos Scythebill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asthenes ayacuchensis | Campylorhamphus probatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Furnariidae | Furnariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) | 18.6 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 19.866666666666664 g (0.70 oz) | 35.375 g (1.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ayacucho Thistletail
Least Concern
Tapajos Scythebill
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.