Dark-breasted Spinetail
A species of Synallaxis spinetails Scientific name : Synallaxis albigularis Genus : Synallaxis spinetails
Dark-breasted Spinetail, A species of Synallaxis spinetails
Botanical name: Synallaxis albigularis
Genus: Synallaxis spinetails
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Description
The dark-breasted spinetail (Synallaxis albigularis) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Dark-breasted Spinetail primarily feed on arthropods and forage in pairs, skimming food from foliage and small branches close to the ground, as well as from the ground itself, indicating a diverse yet specialized diet for this species.
Habitat
The dark-breasted Spinetail typically inhabits river-island scrub and areas of second-growth scrub, often found on young and middle-aged river islands dominated by features such as Gynerium cane, tall grasses, and low shrubs like Tessaria. It also resides in overgrown grassy clearings and plantations, favoring areas of dense vegetation near bodies of water.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Synallaxis spinetails Species
Dark-breasted Spinetail