Rusty-backed Spinetail
NameRusty-backed Spinetail
Common NameRusty-backed Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis unirufa
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly rufous-brown, with the crown, back, wings, and long, graduated tail appearing a richer, darker rufous. Underparts are a slightly paler rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched, rapid notes, often described as a 'chi-chi-chi-chi-chi' or a fast 'tew-tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically inhabiting humid montane forests in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresentirely rufous-brown plumage, long, spiny, rusty-red tail, small size, inhabits dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
This small, active bird is characterized by its entirely rufous-brown plumage and a distinctive long, spiny tail. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often moving in pairs.
