The breeding biology of this species is virtually unstudied, with only three nests ever having been discovered. Research funded by the American Bird Conservancy and Conservation International will contribute to our understanding of Rayadito breeding success, habitat, and impacts of predation, all of which are fundamental to developing realistic conservation measures. Dr. Cristian Estades of the Universidad de Chile, will begin a conservation research program on the Rayadito during the current 2006 field season.

On IIsla Alejandro Selkirk, the habitat of the rayadito is understood to be mixed native forest and tree fern forest in the higher elevations of the island. Because of historic habitat destruction, forested habitat is restricted to elevations typically above 400 m. Some of the island's steep western valleys have intact forest at lower elevations. These areas will also be included in the study.

Juan Fernández Islands Conservancy

The Juan Fernández Archipelago is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, 670 km off the coast of central Chile. The conservation research is supported by the Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF) and other collaborators and funders working to understand and protect this threatened and unique ecosystem.

El Archipiélago Juan Fernández está ubicado en el sureste del Océano Pacífico, 670 km de la costa central de Chile. Los estudios de conservación son apoyados por la Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF), un organismo del gobierno nacional de Chile, y en conjunto con otros colaboradores trabajando para conocer y proteger este amenazado y único ecosistema.