Ruddy Spinetail
NameRuddy Spinetail
Common NameRuddy Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis rutilans
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsEntirely rich rufous-chestnut plumage, slightly darker on the back and wings, with a somewhat paler throat. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes or a rapid, chattering trill, often given in duet by a pair.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying Featuresuniformly rufous plumage, small size, dark bill, long, spiny tail feathers
Description
The Ruddy Spinetail is a small, uniformly rufous-colored bird found in the understory of humid lowland forests. It is typically observed foraging for insects in dense vegetation, often in pairs.
