Grey-bellied Spinetail
Synallaxis cinerascens
The Grey-bellied Spinetail (Synallaxis cinerascens) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 4 countries, weighing about 13 g. The grey-bellied spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Grey-bellied Spinetail
The grey-bellied spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The grey-bellied spinetail is 13.5 to 15 cm (5.3 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 10 to 14 g (0.35 to 0.49 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have blackish lores and a faint gray line behind the eye on an otherwise gray-brown face. Their forehead is dark grayish brown, their crown dark brownish olive, and their back, rump, and uppertail coverts are richer brown. Their wings are mostly rich reddish chestnut. Their tail is dark chestnut; the tips of the feathers have no barbs giving a spiny appearance. Voice: The grey-bellied spinetail's song is a "very high, piercing 'weeet-sweet' " whose first note is higher than the second.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Grey-bellied Spinetail can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-bellied Spinetail?
- The grey-bellied spinetail is 13.5 to 15 cm (5.3 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 10 to 14 g (0.35 to 0.49 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-bellied Spinetail?
- The Grey-bellied Spinetail is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-bellied Spinetail?
- The Grey-bellied Spinetail occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-bellied Spinetail?
- The Grey-bellied Spinetail is most easily confused with the Dark-breasted Spinetail, the Stripe-breasted Spinetail and the White-whiskered Spinetail.
- Is the Grey-bellied Spinetail endangered?
- The Grey-bellied Spinetail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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