Necklaced Spinetail
NameNecklaced Spinetail
Common NameNecklaced Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis stictothorax
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis spinetail has a brown crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe. Its throat is white with dark streaking that forms a distinctive 'necklace' pattern. The back and underparts are pale brown, with rufous-chestnut wing panels visible on the folded wing.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid, chattering trill, often described as a series of 'chip' notes that accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Necklaced Spinetail is endemic to the arid and semi-arid lowlands of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, White throat with dark streaking (necklace pattern), Rufous wing panel, Small size
Description
The Necklaced Spinetail is a small, active passerine typically found in arid scrub and dry woodlands. It forages low in dense vegetation, often flicking its tail, and is known for its distinctive vocalizations.
