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Blackish-headed Spinetail
A species of Synallaxis spinetails Scientific name : Synallaxis tithys Genus : Synallaxis spinetails
Blackish-headed Spinetail, A species of Synallaxis spinetails
Botanical name: Synallaxis tithys
Genus: Synallaxis spinetails
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Description
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Description
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The blackish-headed spinetail (Synallaxis tithys) is a species of bird in the family Furnariidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Blackish-headed Spinetail primarily feasts on insects such as beetles, grasshoppers, and wasps. Often foraging in pairs, they extract prey from leaf litter and foliage, preferring to stay within 2 meters of the ground, displaying unique ground-level foraging adaptations.
Habitat
The blackish-headed Spinetail inhabits tropical deciduous forests where it is typically found in the understory. This species is also common in secondary growth forests and surrounding scrublands, preferring areas with dense vegetation cover that provide ample foraging and nesting opportunities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Ovenbirds Genus
Synallaxis spinetails Species
Blackish-headed Spinetail