Yellow-chinned Spinetail
NameYellow-chinned Spinetail
Common NameYellow-chinned Spinetail
Scientific NameSynallaxis albigularis
FamilyFurnariidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a rufous-brown crown, back, wings, and tail. The underparts are a paler, buffy-brown, and a prominent yellow patch is visible on the chin and throat, contrasting with its dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, often accelerating 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, which can sometimes develop into a rapid trill or chattering call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the western Amazon basin, including eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, western Brazil, and southern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresyellow chin patch, rufous-brown upperparts, spiny tail feathers, slender dark bill, active, skulking behavior
Description
The Yellow-chinned Spinetail is a small, slender bird characterized by its rufous-brown upperparts and a distinctive yellow patch on its chin. It typically forages actively in dense undergrowth, often near water, where it can be quite skulking.
