Rufous-breasted Spinetail
NameRufous-breasted Spinetail
Common NameRufous-breasted Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis erythrothorax
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, a blackish face, and a prominent rufous throat and breast patch. The back and wings are olive-brown with rufous-chestnut wing coverts, while the flanks and belly are brownish-grey. It has a long, graduated rufous-brown tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, often accelerating notes, frequently described as a 'chip-chip-chip-trrr' or 'chee-chee-chee-churr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the lowlands of the Pacific slope of Central America, ranging from southern Mexico (Chiapas) through Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Identifying FeaturesRufous throat and breast patch, Grey head, Olive-brown back, Long, graduated rufous-brown tail, Small size
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its striking rufous breast and throat, contrasting with a grey head and olive-brown back. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often flicking its long, graduated tail as it moves through vegetation.
