Striated Softtail (Thripophaga macroura) [XC576481]
by Ciro Albano from Mata do Charme, Boa Nova-BA, Bahia, Brazil (call, song)
Striated Softtail (Thripophaga macroura) [XC338575]
by Roney Souza from Macarani, Bahia, Brazil (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Possible close relationship of this species and Orinoco Softtail (Thripophaga cherriei) to Asthenes suggested by some authors on basis of presence of throat patch.
Similar Species
May associate with Large Pale-browed Treehunter (Cichlocolaptes leucophrus) but this species is larger, with heavier bill, more distinct supercilium and broader streaking below.
References
See References.