Apurimac Spinetail
Synallaxis courseni
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
11.6 cm
Weight
16.166666666666668 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
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
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apurimac Spinetail endangered?
The Apurimac Spinetail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Apurimac Spinetail?
The Apurimac Spinetail has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 16.166666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Apurimac Spinetail belong to?
The Apurimac Spinetail (Synallaxis courseni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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