
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

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.

Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Schizoeaca Species
Perija Thistletail