White-whiskered Spinetail (Synallaxis candei)
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White-whiskered Spinetail

Synallaxis candei d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838

15 gWeight

The white-whiskered spinetail (Synallaxis candei) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Colombia, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-whiskered Spinetail has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. SFF Los Flamencos – Resguardo Perratpu/Boca de CamaronesColombia401 records
  2. SFF Los Flamencos – Ciénaga del Navío QuebradoColombia282 records
  3. TarataraVenezuela135 records
More places
  1. El Consejo de Ciruma – Parque Ecoturistico Ojo de AguaVenezuela117 records
  2. Agrícola CameliasColombia87 records
  3. San IgnacioVenezuela82 records
  4. Coro – Paseo Monseñor IturrizaVenezuela78 records
  5. Campo Boscan – Hacienda La ZulianaVenezuela43 records
  6. RFS Cienaga de Los Olivitos – ProdusalVenezuela19 records
  7. Reserva Natural Manantial de la AuroraColombia12 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaVenezuela

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 white-whiskered spinetail (Synallaxis candei) is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the White-whiskered Spinetail?

The White-whiskered Spinetail weighs around 15 g.

Where does the White-whiskered Spinetail live?

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

When is the best time to see the White-whiskered Spinetail?

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

Is the White-whiskered Spinetail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-whiskered Spinetail as Least Concern.

What does the White-whiskered Spinetail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-whiskered Spinetail in?

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

At a glance

Weight
15 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
69 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Colombia and western Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ovenbirds Furnariidae
Genus
Synallaxis

Other birds in the genus Synallaxis

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White-whiskered Spinetail

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