Bahia Spinetail
A species of Synallaxis spinetails Scientific name : Synallaxis cinerea Genus : Synallaxis spinetails
Bahia Spinetail, A species of Synallaxis spinetails
Botanical name: Synallaxis cinerea
Genus: Synallaxis spinetails
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The Bahia spinetail (Synallaxis cinerea) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Bahia Spinetail's primary diet consists of a variety of arthropods, including flat-bugs, ants, beetles, orthopteran oothecae, and small millipedes. They forage in pairs, gleaning and probing dead vegetation from ground level up to 5 meters high.
Habitat
The bahia Spinetail typically inhabits montane evergreen forests, thriving in the dense undergrowth. Its preferred environment includes regions with abundant vines, ferns, and bamboo, often found near forest edges. These birds are associated with humid forest conditions, favoring the lush, green vegetation that characterizes such habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Synallaxis spinetails Species
Bahia Spinetail