Thorn-tailed Rayadito
Aphrastura spinicauda
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The thorn-tailed rayadito (Aphrastura spinicauda), is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in temperate forests and subtropical dry shrubland south of 30°S. Some sources suggest it may formerly have occurred in the Falkland Islands. It remains the most common and best-known native bird in temperate forests of Zona Austral and Zona Sur in Chile, often occurring at densities of well over one individual per hectare.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Thorn-tailed rayadito
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
