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The thistletails are birds in the family Furnariidae. They are found in highland forest, shrub and grassland in the Andes
of South America
. They have a mainly brown plumage
, and most have grey underparts. All have long tails with pointed tips. The Itatiaia Spinetail is a member of another genus, but has sometimes been referred to as the Itatiaia Thistletail.
is complex, and future changes are likely.
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
of South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. They have a mainly brown plumage
Plumage
Plumage refers both to the layer of feathers that cover a bird and the pattern, colour, and arrangement of those feathers. The pattern and colours of plumage vary between species and subspecies and can also vary between different age classes, sexes, and season. Within species there can also be a...
, and most have grey underparts. All have long tails with pointed tips. The Itatiaia Spinetail is a member of another genus, but has sometimes been referred to as the Itatiaia Thistletail.
Species
The species-level taxonomyTaxonomy
Taxonomy is the science of identifying and naming species, and arranging them into a classification. The field of taxonomy, sometimes referred to as "biological taxonomy", revolves around the description and use of taxonomic units, known as taxa...
is complex, and future changes are likely.
- Ochre-browed ThistletailOchre-browed ThistletailThe Ochre-browed Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family.It is endemic to Venezuela.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.-References:...
, Schizoeaca coryi - Perijá ThistletailPerijá ThistletailThe Perijá Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is endemic to the Perijá Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela....
, Schizoeaca perijana - White-chinned ThistletailWhite-chinned ThistletailThe White-chinned Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family.It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
, Schizoeaca fuliginosa - Mouse-colored Thistletail, Schizoeaca griseomurina
- Eye-ringed ThistletailEye-ringed ThistletailThe Eye-ringed Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family.It is endemic to Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.-References:...
, Schizoeaca palpebralis - Vilcabamba ThistletailVilcabamba ThistletailThe Vilcabamba Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is endemic to Peru.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland....
, Schizoeaca vilcabambae - Puna ThistletailPuna ThistletailThe Puna Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family. It is found in Peru and Bolivia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland....
, Schizoeaca helleri - Black-throated ThistletailBlack-throated ThistletailThe Black-throated Thistletail is a species of bird in the Furnariidae family.It is endemic to Bolivia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland....
, Schizoeaca harterti