Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter
Limnoctites sulphuriferus
Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter (Limnoctites sulphuriferus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter (Limnoctites sulphuriferus) is a member of the Furnariidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 13.5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Furnariidae Ovenbirds
- Genus Limnoctites
- Species sulphuriferus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Furnariidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter (Limnoctites sulphuriferus) belongs to the Furnariidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA s Brazil, Uruguay and ne Argentina.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.5 g, with a wing length of about 5.7 cm and a tail of around 6.9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter?
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter is a very small bird that weighs around 13.5 g.
Where does the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter live?
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter is found across South America with a range covering SA s Brazil, Uruguay and ne Argentina, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter belong to?
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter (Limnoctites sulphuriferus) belongs to the Furnariidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter eat?
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter migrate?
The Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter make?
1 real field recording of the Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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