Stripe-breasted Spinetail
NameStripe-breasted Spinetail
Common NameStripe-breasted Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis cinnamomea
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with striking rufous-chestnut wings and a rufous tail. The throat and upper breast are whitish with prominent blackish streaking, giving the species its common name. The belly is a paler brownish-grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, often accelerating 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, sometimes ending in a trill or a more complex chattering phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut wings and tail, Distinctive black and white streaked throat and upper breast, Overall dull brown plumage, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
The Stripe-breasted Spinetail is a small, active passerine typically found in dense undergrowth and forest edges. It forages for insects, often moving quickly through thick vegetation, and is characterized by its distinctive streaked throat and rufous wings.
