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Delta Amacuro Softtail
Thripophaga amacurensis
Delta Amacuro Softtail (Thripophaga amacurensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
The Delta Amacuro Softtail (Thripophaga amacurensis) is a member of the Furnariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 27.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Furnariidae Ovenbirds
- Genus Thripophaga
- Species amacurensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 27.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Delta Amacuro Softtail is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
Where it spends much of its time perched among vegetation.
Migration
The Delta Amacuro Softtail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Delta Amacuro Softtail (Thripophaga amacurensis) is a member of the Furnariidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA n Venezuela.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 27.7 g, with a wing length of about 6.6 cm and a tail of around 6.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 811 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Delta Amacuro Softtail?
The Delta Amacuro Softtail is a small bird that weighs around 27.7 g.
Where does the Delta Amacuro Softtail live?
The Delta Amacuro Softtail is found across South America with a range covering SA n Venezuela.
What family does the Delta Amacuro Softtail belong to?
The Delta Amacuro Softtail (Thripophaga amacurensis) belongs to the Furnariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Delta Amacuro Softtail eat?
The Delta Amacuro Softtail is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Delta Amacuro Softtail migrate?
The Delta Amacuro Softtail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Delta Amacuro Softtail endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Delta Amacuro Softtail make?
1 real field recording of the Delta Amacuro Softtail — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Delta Amacuro Softtail's range?
The Delta Amacuro Softtail has a mapped global range of about 811 km².
Conservation
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