Silvery-throated Spinetail
Synallaxis subpudica
The Silvery-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis subpudica) is a rare ovenbirds and woodcreeper found only in Colombia, weighing about 16 g. The silvery-throated spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.
About the Silvery-throated Spinetail
The silvery-throated spinetail is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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How to identify it
The silvery-throated spinetail is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a thin light cinnamon supercilium on an otherwise grayish brown face. Their forecrown is grayish brown, their hindcrown and nape rufous-chestnut, and their back, rump, and uppertail coverts brown. Their wing coverts and base of their flight feathers are chestnut and the rest of the flight feathers are brown. Their tail is a slightly darker brown than the back; it is very long and the feathers lack barbs at their tips, giving a spiny appearance. Voice: The silvery-throated spinetail's song is "a fast, accelerating, descending and fading series of chattering notes...'chí-chi-chi-che-che-che-chu-chu-chu' " and is often sung in duet. Its call is "a sharp 'kik' " and its alarm call "a low trill".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Silvery-throated 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 Silvery-throated Spinetail?
- The silvery-throated spinetail is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Silvery-throated Spinetail?
- The Silvery-throated Spinetail is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Silvery-throated Spinetail?
- The Silvery-throated Spinetail is endemic to Colombia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Silvery-throated Spinetail?
- The Silvery-throated Spinetail is most easily confused with the Plain-crowned Spinetail, the Dark-breasted Spinetail and the Grey-bellied Spinetail.
- Is the Silvery-throated Spinetail endangered?
- The Silvery-throated Spinetail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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