Apurimac Spinetail
Synallaxis courseni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="synallaxis-courseni"></birdfyi-bird>The Apurimac Spinetail (Synallaxis courseni) is a bird species in the family Furnariidae (ovenbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.6 cm and a weight of 16.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Apurimac Spinetail is a near-threatened furnariid from Peru's Apurimac valley, weighing about 16 grams with a wingspan near 12 cm. It inhabits dense scrub and bamboo thickets at mid-elevations in the Andes. Like other spinetails, it creeps through tangled vegetation probing for insects and small invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 16.166666666666668 g | 0.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Synallaxis |
| Species | Synallaxis courseni |
Distribution
Apurimac Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Furnariidae family