Rufous-capped Spinetail
NameRufous-capped Spinetail
Common NameRufous-capped Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis ruficapilla
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) cap, contrasting with a grey face and underparts. The back is brownish, and the wings and long, graduated tail are rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, chattering series of notes, often described as a dry trill or a repeated 'tche-tche-tche-tche'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, primarily within the Atlantic Forest biome.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, grey face and underparts, long, graduated rufous tail, brownish back
Description
The Rufous-capped Spinetail is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive rufous cap and grey underparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and forest edges, often flicking its long, graduated tail.
