Rusty-headed Spinetail (Synallaxis fuscorufa)
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Rusty-headed Spinetail

Synallaxis fuscorufa Sclater, PL, 1882

16 gWeight

The rusty-headed spinetail (Synallaxis fuscorufa) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Colombia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Rusty-headed Spinetail has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cuchilla San LorenzoColombia1,776 records
  2. El Dorado ProAves ReserveColombia1,556 records
  3. RNA Proaves El Dorado – LodgeColombia344 records
More places
  1. Bellavista – VeredaColombia4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The rusty-headed spinetail (Synallaxis fuscorufa) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Rusty-headed Spinetail?

The Rusty-headed Spinetail weighs around 16 g.

Where does the Rusty-headed Spinetail live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Rusty-headed Spinetail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rusty-headed Spinetail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rusty-headed Spinetail as Near Threatened.

What does the Rusty-headed Spinetail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rusty-headed Spinetail in?

It belongs to the family Ovenbirds (Furnariidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
16 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
90 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Synallaxis

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Rusty-headed Spinetail

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