
Grey-bellied Spinetail
A species of Synallaxis spinetails Scientific name : Synallaxis cinerascens Genus : Synallaxis spinetails
Grey-bellied Spinetail, A species of Synallaxis spinetails
Botanical name: Synallaxis cinerascens
Genus: Synallaxis spinetails
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Description

The grey-bellied spinetail (Synallaxis cinerascens) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Grey-bellied Spinetail primarily consumes arthropods, including species from the Orthoptera and Coleoptera families. These birds forage in pairs, gleaning prey from leaf litter and undergrowth vegetation close to the ground, usually within 1–2 meters.
Habitat
The grey-bellied Spinetail thrives in dense undergrowth within humid tropical lowland and montane evergreen forests. It prefers the interior of these environments over forest edges and is often found in tall secondary growth areas, indicating a preference for regions with thick vegetation coverage.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Synallaxis spinetails Species
Grey-bellied Spinetail