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Perija Thistletail
A species of Schizoeaca Scientific name : Asthenes perijana Genus : Schizoeaca
Perija Thistletail, A species of Schizoeaca
Botanical name: Asthenes perijana
Genus: Schizoeaca
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Description
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Description
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The Perijá thistletail (Asthenes perijana) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to the Perijá Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Size
22 cm
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Schizoeaca Species
Perija Thistletail