Rusty-headed Spinetail
NameRusty-headed Spinetail
Common NameRusty-headed Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis fuscorufa
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, nape, throat, breast, belly, and long tail are a vibrant rusty-rufous. The back and wings are grayish-brown. It has a dark bill and bluish-gray legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, often accelerating 'chip' or 'chick' notes, sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in northern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesRusty-rufous head and underparts, Grayish-brown back, Long, rusty tail, Small size, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
The Rusty-headed Spinetail is a small, active passerine characterized by its striking rusty-rufous head, underparts, and tail, contrasting with a grayish-brown back. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often in pairs.
