Black-throated Spinetail
NameBlack-throated Spinetail
Common NameBlack-throated Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis castanea
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThis species has an overall rufous-chestnut plumage, which is darker on the back and wings and slightly paler on the belly. A prominent black patch covers its throat. It possesses a long, graduated rufous tail with stiff, pointed feather shafts, characteristic of spinetails, and has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically described as a series of sharp, often accelerating notes, sometimes resembling a 'chip-chip-chip-trrrrrr' or a rapid 'tchip-tchip-tchip-tchip' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Black-throated Spinetail is endemic to the Eastern Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the departments of Santander, Boyacá, and Cundinamarca.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut plumage, Prominent black throat patch, Long, stiff, pointed rufous tail, Small size, Found in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Black-throated Spinetail is a small, rufous-brown bird characterized by a distinctive black throat patch. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within humid montane forests, often moving in pairs. Its long, stiff tail feathers are a key feature of spinetails.
