Orange-eyed Thornbird
Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus
The Orange-eyed Thornbird (Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 2 countries, weighing about 25 g. The orange-eyed thornbird is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Orange-eyed Thornbird
The orange-eyed thornbird is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
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How to identify it
The orange-eyed thornbird is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs about 21 to 27 g (0.74 to 0.95 oz). It is a medium-sized thornbird. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have an indistinct rufous-brown supercilium, darker brown lores, and a darker brown stripe behind the eye on an otherwise rufescent-brownish face. Their forehead and forecrown are bright rufous. The rest of their crown, their back, and their rump are dark brownish olive, and their uppertail coverts a chestnut-tinged brownish olive. Voice: The orange-eyed thornbird's song is a "slow, descending series of up to 15 sharp, ringing tones". It has also been described as "a series of introductory notes on same pitch followed by descending series of loud notes, 'chree, chree, chree-tsrééeh-tsrééeh-tsrééeh' ". It is usually sung from a perch and sometimes as a duet by a pair.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Orange-eyed Thornbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Orange-eyed Thornbird?
- The orange-eyed thornbird is 16 to 18 cm (6.3 to 7.1 in) long and weighs about 21 to 27 g (0.74 to 0.95 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Orange-eyed Thornbird?
- The Orange-eyed Thornbird is a small sized bird weighing about 25 g.
- Where can you see an Orange-eyed Thornbird?
- The Orange-eyed Thornbird occurs in 2 countries, including Brazil and Uruguay.
- What birds look similar to an Orange-eyed Thornbird?
- The Orange-eyed Thornbird is most easily confused with the Plain Thornbird, the Little Thornbird and the Streak-fronted Thornbird.
- Is the Orange-eyed Thornbird endangered?
- The Orange-eyed Thornbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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