Azara's Spinetail
Synallaxis azarae
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Azara's Spinetail is a small furnariid found in shrubby Andean slope vegetation and forest edges from Colombia to Argentina. Weighing about 15.65g with a wingspan of 10.8cm, it has rufous wings and a long graduated tail typical of spinetails. It forages secretively through dense undergrowth for insects and other small invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 15.65 g | 0.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Synallaxis |
| Species | Synallaxis azarae |
Distribution
Azara's Spinetail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Furnariidae family