McConnell's Spinetail
NameMcConnell's Spinetail
Common NameMcConnell's Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis macconnelli
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsRufous crown and wing coverts, dark gray face and throat, olive-brown back, and pale gray underparts. The tail is relatively short and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sharp, high-pitched 'chip' note often repeated, and a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes foothills and adjacent lowlands of southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, rufous wings, dark gray face and throat, small size, forest understory habitat
Description
A small, inconspicuous passerine of the humid montane forests of South America. It is characterized by its rufous crown and wings, contrasting with a dark face and gray body, and typically forages in dense undergrowth.
