Ochre-cheeked Spinetail
Synallaxis scutata
The Ochre-cheeked Spinetail (Synallaxis scutata) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found in 5 countries, weighing about 15 g. The ochre-cheeked spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Ochre-cheeked Spinetail
The ochre-cheeked spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The ochre-cheeked spinetail is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 12 to 19 g (0.42 to 0.67 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a wide white supercilium, blackish lores, a fuzzy dark brownish line behind the eye, and ochraceous ear coverts and malar region. Their forehead has a blackish spot. Their crown and upper back are grayish brown and the rest of their back is dark rufous that narrows to the rump, replace by grayish brown. Their uppertail coverts are rufous. Voice: The ochre-cheeked spinetail's song is an "extr. high, thin 'fweeet puh-wit', 1st part upslurred, 2nd note lower pitched than 1st and 3rd". It is "constantly repeated at 1-sec. intervals".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Ochre-cheeked 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 an Ochre-cheeked Spinetail?
- The ochre-cheeked spinetail is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 12 to 19 g (0.42 to 0.67 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ochre-cheeked Spinetail?
- The Ochre-cheeked Spinetail is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see an Ochre-cheeked Spinetail?
- The Ochre-cheeked Spinetail occurs in 5 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to an Ochre-cheeked Spinetail?
- The Ochre-cheeked Spinetail is most easily confused with the Rusty-headed Spinetail, the Necklaced Spinetail and the White-lored Spinetail.
- Is the Ochre-cheeked Spinetail endangered?
- The Ochre-cheeked Spinetail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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