Bahia Spinetail
NameBahia Spinetail
Common NameBahia Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis cinerea
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsRufous crown, greyish face and underparts, olive-brown back, rufous wings, and a rufous tail.
Vocalization / CallA series of sharp, chattering notes or a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very small area of humid lowland Atlantic Forest in eastern Bahia, Brazil.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, rufous tail, greyish underparts, small size, dense undergrowth habitat
Description
A small, drab spinetail characterized by its rufous crown and tail, and greyish underparts. This active bird forages primarily in the dense undergrowth of its restricted forest habitat.
