Plain-crowned Spinetail
NamePlain-crowned Spinetail
Common NamePlain-crowned Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis gujanensis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage with a plain, unstreaked crown. It features a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) patch on the wings and a rufous tail. The underparts are a paler grayish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as a rapid 'chee-chee-chee' or a trilling 'tew-tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in northern and central South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDull brown plumage, Rufous wing patch, Rufous tail, Plain crown, Small size, Often found in dense undergrowth
Description
The Plain-crowned Spinetail is a small, drab brown bird typically found in dense undergrowth and forest edges. It is often heard more than seen, foraging actively for insects within thick vegetation. Its relatively long, graduated tail is frequently cocked.
