Birds · Passeriformes · Furnariidae
Aphrastura masafuerae
At extremely high risk of imminent extinction in the wild.
The Masafuera rayadito is a species of passerine bird of the family Furnariidae, one of the two in the genus Aphrastura. It is endemic to Alejandro Selkirk Island, formerly known as Masafuera or Más Afuera because it is the furthest from the American mainland of the Juan Fernández Archipelago, off the coast of Chile.
Weight
20 g – 30 g
Size
15 cm – 16 cm
Life expectancy
8 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Estimated population
Fewer than 500 mature individuals
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Aphrastura masafuerae
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Masafuera Rayadito — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The masafuera rayadito is classified as critically endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 1 protected area — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
Based on what we already know about masafuera rayadito.