About the Orinoco Softtail
The Orinoco softtail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Thripophaga cherriei |
| Species Codes | orisof1, ORSO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orinoco Softtail belong to?
The Orinoco Softtail (Thripophaga cherriei) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Orinoco Softtail?
The Orinoco Softtail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Orinoco Softtail?
The Orinoco softtail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Orinoco Softtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Orinoco Softtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orisof1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers 321 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
321
Species in Family
15
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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