Bay-capped Wren-spinetail vs Cinereous-breasted Spinetail
Spartonoica maluroides compared with Synallaxis hypospodia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay-capped Wren-spinetail | Cinereous-breasted Spinetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spartonoica maluroides | Synallaxis hypospodia |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Furnariidae | Furnariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 11.0 g (0.39 oz) | 16.5 g (0.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bay-capped Wren-spinetail only
None
Cinereous-breasted Spinetail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay-capped Wren-spinetail
Least Concern
Cinereous-breasted Spinetail
About These Birds
Bay-capped Wren-spinetail
The Bay-capped Wren-spinetail is a small, brown ovenbird found in the marshes and wet grasslands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. It has a distinctive rufous cap and inhabits tall reedbeds and grassy wetland margins. It forages low in dense marsh vegetation for insects and other small invertebrates.