Chotoy Spinetail
NameChotoy Spinetail
Common NameChotoy Spinetail
Scientific NameSchoeniophylax phryganophilus
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsThis spinetail has a rufous crown, a white supercilium, and a dark eye-line. Its throat is white, bordered below by a blackish band, and it features a prominent yellowish gape. The back is streaked brown, contrasting with a rufous rump and tail, while the underparts are pale.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, high-pitched, rattling or trilling call, often delivered from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, White throat with black band, Yellowish gape, Streaked brown back, Long graduated tail
Description
The Chotoy Spinetail is a small, active passerine bird typically found in dense scrub and open woodlands. It forages low in vegetation, gleaning insects, and is known for its distinctive rattling call.
