Ayacucho Thistletail

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Ayacucho Thistletail (<em>Asthenes ayacuchensis</em>) is a species of Ovenbirds (<em>Furnariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Ayacucho Thistletail (Asthenes ayacuchensis) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Asthenes; binomial: Asthenes ayacuchensis; authority: (Vaurie, Weske & Terborgh, 1972).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Ayacucho Thistletail is split from Vilcabamba Thistletail A. vilcabambae (Hosner et al. 2015; SACC 697).

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