Hoary-throated Spinetail
NameHoary-throated Spinetail
Common NameHoary-throated Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis kollari
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a grayish-brown crown and nape. The throat is conspicuously whitish, contrasting with olive-brown breast and flanks, and a paler belly. The tail is rufous-brown, long, graduated, and composed of stiff, pointed rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes, often delivered rapidly, or a short, trilling call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a highly restricted and fragmented range in northeastern Brazil, primarily in the states of Ceará and Piauí.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rufous-brown body, Grayish head, Distinctive whitish throat patch, Long, graduated, pointed tail
Description
This small, rufous-brown spinetail is endemic to northeastern Brazil. It is characterized by its grayish head and a distinctive whitish throat patch. It typically forages secretively in dense undergrowth.
