White-lored Spinetail
NameWhite-lored Spinetail
Common NameWhite-lored Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis kollari
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a greyish crown and a prominent white lore patch. The wings and long, graduated tail are rufous, while the underparts are paler, buffy-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes, often described as a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' or a dry trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in northeastern Brazil, specifically in the state of Bahia, primarily along the middle and lower São Francisco River basin.
Identifying FeaturesWhite lore patch, Rufous-brown plumage, Long, graduated rufous tail, Greyish crown, Small size
Description
The White-lored Spinetail is a small, rufous-brown bird characterized by a distinctive white patch between its eye and bill. It typically forages secretively in dense scrub and thickets, often near water sources.
