Chestnut-throated Spinetail
NameChestnut-throated Spinetail
Common NameChestnut-throated Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis cinnamomea
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsPredominantly rufous-brown plumage, with a darker chestnut throat patch. The back and underparts are rufous-brown, while the wings are dusky with rufous edgings. The tail is dark and often appears spiny.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive, often repeated "chip-chip-chip" or "chee-chee-chee" call, which can accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Chestnut throat patch, Dark, spiny-tipped tail, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, shy spinetail is characterized by its overall rufous-brown plumage and a distinctive chestnut throat. It typically forages for insects in the dense undergrowth of forests and thickets, often detected by its repetitive calls rather than sight.
