Marañón Spinetail
NameMarañón Spinetail
Common NameMarañón Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis maranonica
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive rufous crown and a long, graduated rufous tail. The upperparts are grayish-brown, contrasting with paler, often grayish-white underparts, sometimes with a faint rufous wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, chattering notes or a rapid, high-pitched trill, often given from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Marañón Valley in northern Peru, where it is found in dry scrub, thickets, and riparian vegetation along the river.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Long, graduated rufous tail, Drab grayish-brown body, Small size, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Marañón Spinetail is a small, drab passerine characterized by its rufous crown and tail. It typically forages secretively in dense undergrowth and thickets, often near water sources in arid valleys.
