Dark-breasted Spinetail
NameDark-breasted Spinetail
Common NameDark-breasted Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis albigularis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)0
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis spinetail has a prominent rufous (orange-brown) crown. Its upperparts and underparts are generally greyish-brown. It features a contrasting white throat patch bordered below by a dark, often blackish, breast band. The bend of the wing and flanks display rufous-chestnut coloration. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid, chattering series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as 'chip-chip-chip-chip-chip' or a metallic trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Dark-breasted Spinetail is found in western Amazonia, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil. It inhabits humid lowlands, often in dense vegetation along rivers and streams.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, White throat patch, Dark breast band, Rufous on wing bend/flanks, Small size, Found in dense waterside vegetation
Description
The Dark-breasted Spinetail is a small, active passerine bird typically found in dense undergrowth near water. It is characterized by its rufous crown, grey body, and a distinctive dark breast band over a white throat. This species is known for its rapid, chattering calls.
