Araguaia Spinetail
Synallaxis simoni
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.3 cm
Weight
18.1 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Araguaia Spinetail is a small furnariid from the Araguaia river region of central Brazil, weighing about 18 grams with a wingspan near 12 cm. It inhabits dense riparian scrub and seasonally flooded vegetation along waterways. Like other spinetails, it creeps through tangled stems probing for insects and builds a globular nest with a side entrance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 18.1 g | 0.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Synallaxis |
| Species | Synallaxis simoni |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Araguaia Spinetail endangered?
The Araguaia Spinetail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Araguaia Spinetail nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Araguaia Spinetail?
The Araguaia Spinetail has a wingspan of 12.3 cm, weight of 18.1 g.
What order and family does the Araguaia Spinetail belong to?
The Araguaia Spinetail (Synallaxis simoni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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