Dusky Spinetail
NameDusky Spinetail
Common NameDusky Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis moesta
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThis spinetail has a distinctive rufous crown and nape, contrasting with its otherwise dark greyish-brown to dusky plumage. The body appears uniformly dark, often almost blackish, with a slightly paler throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a rapid, chattering or trilling call, often described as a series of sharp, dry notes like 'trr-trr-trr-trr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Dusky Spinetail is endemic to the Andes mountains, found in southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and nape, Overall dark, dusky plumage, Small size, Long, graduated tail, Prefers dense undergrowth in humid montane forests
Description
The Dusky Spinetail is a small, shy bird found in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests. It is typically observed foraging for insects low in vegetation, often near streams or ravines.
