
Azara's Spinetail
A species of Synallaxis spinetails Scientific name : Synallaxis azarae Genus : Synallaxis spinetails
Azara's Spinetail, A species of Synallaxis spinetails
Botanical name: Synallaxis azarae
Genus: Synallaxis spinetails
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Description

Azara's spinetail (Synallaxis azarae) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae, named after Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara.

Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Azara's Spinetail primarily feeds on arthropods, like moth larvae, and occasionally small seeds. They forage in pairs or within mixed flocks, gleaning prey off foliage and branches mainly near the ground but can reach up to 6 m high.
Habitat
Azara's Spinetail's typical habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist montane forests, and areas experiencing forest degradation. The species thrives in montane evergreen forest edges and secondary forests, preferring environments with dense undergrowth. It is found in regenerating clearings, bamboo thickets, overgrown pastures, and bushy roadsides. Additionally, azara's Spinetail occupies riparian thickets in drier regions and can adapt to deciduous and semi-deciduous forests. Its elevation range generally spans from 900 to 3500 meters, with some variance across different geographic regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Species Status
Not globally threatened.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Synallaxis spinetails Species
Azara's Spinetail