White-whiskered Spinetail
A species of Synallaxis spinetails Scientific name : Synallaxis candei Genus : Synallaxis spinetails
White-whiskered Spinetail, A species of Synallaxis spinetails
Botanical name: Synallaxis candei
Genus: Synallaxis spinetails
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Photo By Steve McInnis 
Description
The white-whiskered spinetail has a grayish-brown crown with sides of head black as well as a "whisker" stripe on both sides of face; as well as a mostly-brown head. Cinnamon rufous sides and breast and a white underbelly. 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-whiskered Spinetail primarily consumes arthropods. Often foraging in pairs, they glean food from the ground under shrubs and from low twigs and branches.
Habitat
The white-whiskered Spinetail primarily inhabits tropical deciduous forests and arid lowland scrub areas, often characterized by significant cacti presence among the taller vegetation, along with diverse ground cover. These birds are also found in specialized environments including saltflats dotted with bushes, overgrown pastures, and the fringes of mangrove forests, indicating a preference for regions with a mix of open spaces and vegetative cover.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Similar to the ruddy spinetail, The species actively "hops" and forages on the ground. It nests in tree cavities at ground level. They will often cock and lower their tail at times. (much like wrens)
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Synallaxis spinetails Species
White-whiskered Spinetail 
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