Pale-breasted Spinetail
NamePale-breasted Spinetail
Common NamePale-breasted Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis albescens
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous crown and wing coverts, brownish-grey back, and pale greyish-white underparts. It has dark lores and a small, often indistinct, dark throat patch. The tail is long, graduated, and brownish-rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive, high-pitched, and often repetitive 'chee-chee-chee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' song, sometimes described as a rapid, chattering series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica south through much of South America to northern Argentina and Uruguay.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Rufous wing patch, Pale breast, Long graduated tail, Dark lores, Small size
Description
The Pale-breasted Spinetail is a small, active passerine characterized by its rufous crown and wings, pale underparts, and a long, graduated tail. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and is known for its distinctive, often repetitive vocalizations.
