Thorn-tailed Rayadito

Aphrastura spinicauda

The Thorn-tailed Rayadito is a small passerine bird native to the southern beech forests of South America. It is characterized by its olive-brown plumage, with a distinctive long, thin tail and a white stripe above the eye. This species is known for its active foraging behavior, often seen hopping along tree branches and probing for insects and small invertebrates. The Thorn-tailed Rayadito is a vocal bird, producing a variety of calls and songs. It is a common sight in its habitat and plays an important ecological role as a predator of forest pests.

Habitat: Southern beech forests