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Thorn-tailed Rayadito

Thorn-tailed Rayadito

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The Thorn-tailed Rayadito is a small, active ovenbird known for its striking rufous and streaked plumage and a tail with stiff, spine-like projections. It is a distinctive bird of temperate South American forests.
Where to spot
Temperate forests, evergreen broadleaf forests, and Nothofagus forests in Chile and Argentina. Common from sea level to high elevations in parts of its range.
How to spot
Watch for its distinctive climbing style on tree trunks, often spiraling upwards. Listen for its rapid, high-pitched calls, which are quite characteristic and often given in quick bursts.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, particularly in the morning. Breeding season is typically austral spring and summer.
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda (Thorn-tailed Rayodito).jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda, Chile 1.jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda, Chile 2.jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda, Chile 3.jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda, Chile 3 (cropped).jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda, southern Argentina 1.jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda, southern Argentina 2.jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda (Thorn-tailed Rayodito).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aphrastura spinicauda 2.jpg
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File:Aphrastura spinicauda spinicauda.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its stiff, pointed tail feathers are adapted for bracing against tree trunks and branches as it forages, similar to woodpeckers, allowing it to navigate vertical surfaces efficiently.
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