Ash-browed Spinetail
NameAsh-browed Spinetail
Common NameAsh-browed Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis subpudica
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous crown, rufous wings and tail, and an olive-brown back. The face shows a pale ash-gray supercilium, contrasting with a pale gray throat and breast that fades to buffy-brown on the belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as a repeated 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' that can accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Eastern Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the departments of Cundinamarca and Boyacá.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Ash-gray supercilium, Rufous wings and tail, Small size, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, drab spinetail characterized by its rufous crown and wings, and a distinctive pale ash-colored supercilium. It typically forages secretively in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often remaining hidden.
